Louth Callan Renewables is seeking a motivated self-starter to join our project management team as a Project Manager. This full-time position will have primary responsibilities managing EPC projects and portfolios, ensuring successful completion and a positive budget outcome.

Successful candidates will collaborate on efforts and take ownership of their key channels, expanding on Louth Callan’s reputation as a leading provider of commercial solar solutions and subcontractor pool. The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of utility-scale solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success. The majority of LCR’s EPC projects are multimillion-dollar deals requiring months of work to solidify, which require determination, diligence, and persistence. EPC construction sales are highly complicated, and each deal is unique. Creativity, grit, smarts and a positive attitude are essential!

This position offers a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in the solar industry with a leading Developer and EPC with operations in multiple US markets.

Summary of Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● In partnership with the project team, plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work, managing large labor crews. Plan sequencing, crew sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production.

● Work with the project team and Safety Manager to develop safety plans and implement safety procedures

● Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation. Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review their status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations.

● Present and negotiate change orders with the owner for timely resolution.

● Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases

● Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery

● Keep the project on schedule

● Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.

● Manage, train, and supervise project team according to company policy; act as a mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development.

● Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms

● Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders

● Direct preconstruction services and activities

● Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontract bid packages

● Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified/anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with the project team and SRE operations management.

● Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project), including the development and implementation of a Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP)

● Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict

● Complete all job close-out procedures

● Conduct warranty follow-up (typical 2-year warranty period)

● Complete project with full or enhanced fee

● Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Engineers and Subcontractors; develop strategies and skills to build a strong partnership with the Owner, while still ensuring prompt owner notification of impacts and preservation of rights per the Prime Contract.

● Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges.

● Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Providers to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms.

● Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner, and key project partners

Qualifications

● Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred

● Field construction management experience (2-5 years, including supervisory skills)

● DG and Utility scale experience 1MW to 50MW

● Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team.

● Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting

● Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)

● Strong understanding of:

o Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques

o Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations

● Able to travel extensively (minimum 75%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote/rural areas.

● Able to build trust and rapport with all SRE departments for benefit of projects

● Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 4 years (Required)
• Commercial Solar: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP Certification (Preferred)
• NABCEP Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote