ABOUT AVANTUSAvantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand. ABOUT THE POSITIONWe 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, management of the engineering and permitting milestones required for project financing and successful construction of the project.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES EPC Contracting:<ul><li>Responsible to ensure safety priorities are reflected in the contracting.</li><li>Support EPC procurement from initial bid through EPC Agreement execution.</li><li>Coordinate across functional teams and consultants for the development and negotiation of key project documents for EPC contracting.</li><li>Support overall EPC proposal process, including ownership of overall RFP schedule and accuracy and completeness of EPC responses.</li><li>Work closely with procurement team to ensure equipment packages are coordinated with EPC partners.</li></ul>Pre-Construction Project Management:<ul><li>Coordinate with engineering team on project diligence required by financing processes and independent engineers.</li><li>Manage distribution and review of design and technical submittals from EPC partners to ensure cross functional sign off.</li></ul>Construction Management:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Work independently to identify and avoid/mitigate potential cost impacts and schedule delays are either avoided or mitigated. Lead and provide recommendations for path forward with internal team and executives.</li><li>Act as the day to day project lead representing Avantus</li><li>Maintain project internal accounting database (Cashflow and project details) for accuracy.</li><li>Support Project Director in responding to Project Buyer/equity partner concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.</li><li>Work with Onsite construction managers to understand project status, forecast risk, and identify potential obstacles to projection budget and schedule</li><li>Communicate openly and effectively with all project stake holders</li><li>Ensure contract compliance with all relevant project agreements</li><li>Produce and manage project reporting to lenders and sponsors</li></ul> Development Support for Project Pipeline:<ul><li>Manage coordination between engineering and cost estimating teams, ensuring project constructability and cost-effective solutions are pursued.</li><li>Review project development schedules and ensure that EPC timelines are appropriate.</li><li>Develop and maintain project budgets, cashflows and milestone dates.</li></ul>Travel<ul><li>Travel to the job sites and offices as necessary to complete job duties. </li></ul> REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or construction management.</li><li>5 years of EPC management and contracting experience, preferably in solar development or utility infrastructure projects.</li><li>3 years experience working for a utility-scale solar developer or an IPP.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines</li><li>Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions</li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects across various design and construction phases.</li><li>Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced, and constantly evolving environment as well as extended hours, as required</li><li>Team player to work in concert with the development team, finance team and engineering and procurement teams.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.</li><li>The ability to realize/focus toward the big picture under pressure.</li><li>Self-starter. Quick learner. Ability to take on tasks with general directions/guidance.</li><li>Positive and growth-oriented mindset.</li></ul> NICE TO HAVES:<ul><li> Scheduling software (Primavera and/or Project) experience a plus.</li></ul>  #LI-Hybrid<div><div><div>Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer. The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits. </div><div>Pay Range</div><div>$136,083—$150,000 USD</div></div></div>

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&rsquo;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 &ndash; 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.

Project Manager, Construction

ABOUT AVANTUSAvantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand. ABOUT THE POSITIONWe 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, management of the engineering and permitting milestones required for project financing and successful construction of the project.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES EPC Contracting:<ul><li>Responsible to ensure safety priorities are reflected in the contracting.</li><li>Support EPC procurement from initial bid through EPC Agreement execution.</li><li>Coordinate across functional teams and consultants for the development and negotiation of key project documents for EPC contracting.</li><li>Support overall EPC proposal process, including ownership of overall RFP schedule and accuracy and completeness of EPC responses.</li><li>Work closely with procurement team to ensure equipment packages are coordinated with EPC partners.</li></ul>Pre-Construction Project Management:<ul><li>Coordinate with engineering team on project diligence required by financing processes and independent engineers.</li><li>Manage distribution and review of design and technical submittals from EPC partners to ensure cross functional sign off.</li></ul>Construction Management:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Work independently to identify and avoid/mitigate potential cost impacts and schedule delays are either avoided or mitigated. Lead and provide recommendations for path forward with internal team and executives.</li><li>Act as the day to day project lead representing Avantus</li><li>Maintain project internal accounting database (Cashflow and project details) for accuracy.</li><li>Support Project Director in responding to Project Buyer/equity partner concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.</li><li>Work with Onsite construction managers to understand project status, forecast risk, and identify potential obstacles to projection budget and schedule</li><li>Communicate openly and effectively with all project stake holders</li><li>Ensure contract compliance with all relevant project agreements</li><li>Produce and manage project reporting to lenders and sponsors</li></ul> Development Support for Project Pipeline:<ul><li>Manage coordination between engineering and cost estimating teams, ensuring project constructability and cost-effective solutions are pursued.</li><li>Review project development schedules and ensure that EPC timelines are appropriate.</li><li>Develop and maintain project budgets, cashflows and milestone dates.</li></ul>Travel<ul><li>Travel to the job sites and offices as necessary to complete job duties. </li></ul> REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or construction management.</li><li>5 years of EPC management and contracting experience, preferably in solar development or utility infrastructure projects.</li><li>3 years experience working for a utility-scale solar developer or an IPP.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines</li><li>Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions</li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects across various design and construction phases.</li><li>Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced, and constantly evolving environment as well as extended hours, as required</li><li>Team player to work in concert with the development team, finance team and engineering and procurement teams.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.</li><li>The ability to realize/focus toward the big picture under pressure.</li><li>Self-starter. Quick learner. Ability to take on tasks with general directions/guidance.</li><li>Positive and growth-oriented mindset.</li></ul> NICE TO HAVES:<ul><li> Scheduling software (Primavera and/or Project) experience a plus.</li></ul>  #LI-Hybrid<div><div><div>Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer. The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits. </div><div>Pay Range</div><div>$136,083—$150,000 USD</div></div></div>

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