Sr. Project Manager, Construction

Project Manager, Construction

About Avantus Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nation’s largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero‑emission energy – day and night.

Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Project Manager (EPC and Construction) position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail‑oriented organizational skills. This role reports to Director, EPC and Construction. The Project Manager, EPC role is responsible for supporting day‑to‑day EPC team functions from early‑stage development through construction and commercial operation for a portfolio of projects.

Along with development support, the Project Manager supports procurement, construction, and management of the engineering and permitting milestones required for project financing and successful construction of the project.

• Responsible to ensure safety priorities are reflected in the contracting.
• Support EPC procurement from initial bid through EPC Agreement execution.
• Coordinate across functional teams and consultants for the development and negotiation of key project documents for EPC contracting.
• Support overall EPC proposal process, including ownership of overall RFP schedule and accuracy and completeness of EPC responses.
• Work closely with procurement team to ensure equipment packages are coordinated with EPC partners.

• Coordinate with engineering team on project diligence required by financing processes and independent engineers.
• Manage distribution and review of design and technical submittals from EPC partners to ensure cross functional sign off.

• Ensure that the site is being constructed with safety as number one priority, being inquisitive about safety issues and safety wins for the site being managed.
• Work independently to identify and avoid/mitigate potential cost impacts and schedule delays; lead and provide recommendations for path forward with internal team and executives.
• Act as the day‑to‑day project lead representing Avantus.
• Maintain project internal accounting database (Cashflow and project details) for accuracy.
• Support Project Director in responding to Project Buyer/equity partner concerns and resolving them in a timely manner.
• Work with Onsite construction managers to understand project status, forecast risk, and identify potential obstacles to projected budget and schedule.
• Communicate openly and effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Ensure contract compliance with all relevant project agreements.
• Produce and manage project reporting to lenders and sponsors.

• Manage coordination between engineering and cost estimating teams, ensuring project constructability and cost‑effective solutions are pursued.
• Review project development schedules and ensure that EPC timelines are appropriate.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cashflows and milestone dates.

• Travel to the job sites and offices as necessary to complete job duties.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or construction management.
• 3 to 5 years of EPC management and contracting experience, preferably in solar development or utility infrastructure projects.
• Preferably has worked for a developer or an IPP.
• Experience with a utility‑scale solar developer preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate priorities and multi‑task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems and…