Operations Project Manager

What We Do

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world.

Our team is a blend of solar‑industry veterans and newbies, thought‑leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all of this piques your interest, we’d love to hear from you!

As the Operations Project Manager of the Construction Technology business unit, you will report to the Director of Operations & Delivery and work in tandem with the operations team alongside a team of data analysts. You will oversee and optimize the day‑to‑day operations of our utility scale solar energy project management software, Terabase Construct, including customer relationship management and interfacing with a global operations team.

Your primary scope includes managing a portfolio of projects for key customers which involves regular interface through weekly meetings and project site visits, project cost & schedule management, developing customized deliverables such as weekly progress reports, remote management of an international operations & analyst team, as well as coordination with sUAS pilots and operators at customer sites. Additional scope includes subcontractor management of drone service providers, performing quality control functions of project artifacts and other deliverables, management and upkeeping of project data, product development and design reviews, and other day‑to‑day project tasking.

You should demonstrate a meticulous approach to tasks, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work, from data entry to project execution, to maintain high‑quality standards and minimize errors.

• Project manage field operations for data collection, solving/escalating issues that arise while proactively communicating with and managing customer expectations
• Identify, build, and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers and contractors, negotiate contracts, and ensure the safe and efficient execution of contracts and services.
• Monitor and control project costs to ensure projects stay within budget. Prepare cost estimates, track expenses, and work with finance teams to report on financial status
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards, are free from errors, and are delivered in a timely manner per customer contract service level agreements.

• Become a power user of drone analysis tools and software to optimize processing workflows from start to finish – obtaining raw field data to generating and delivery of high‑quality, frequent reporting & customer deliverables.
• Regulatory Compliance – Stay current with industry and FAA sUAS regulations and ensure that all projects adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Frequent cross‑team coordination and communication including the management of incoming data from contracted pilots across project sites, and support for the analyst team.

• Identify and address gaps in processes and procedures, resulting in improved, streamlined workflows.
• Collaborate with other departments on operational requirements needed to meet customer deliverables and departmental priorities.

• Maintain a complete understanding of our products and services.
• Identify and promote changes in Terabase's technology stack to increase operational efficiency.
• Assist the business unit operations director with daily operations and project management tasking including special projects and ad hoc tasking for Construct drone operations.

• Serve as the face of Terabase for a portfolio…