Solar Project Manager

GCL Solar Energy, Inc. builds, owns, and operates solar photovoltaic power plants and is seeking an experienced Project Manager in solar energy or power generation.  This position offers the right candidate the opportunity of career growth within a fast paced rapidly growing company. 

Established in 2009, the company plans to become a leading investor and operator of solar power generation projects in North America. The company has 18 MW of solar plants in operation, another 96 MW  in pre-construction, and a pipeline that exceeds 700 MW.  GCL Solar Energy, Inc. is a subsidiary of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited and a member of the GCL Group.

Position Overview: 

This position will be headquartered in San Francisco, CA with future potential projects across multiple States (west coast/southwest/Caribbean), South and Central America, Africa, and Canadian provinces - with frequent and potential extended travel to project locations.  

Responsibilities:

• Support EPC review and selection of potential EPC Contractors, Project Budgeting, Scheduling, and design criteria
• Support Business Development due diligence efforts for site selection, interconnection options, and constructability reviews 
• Act in a capacity as a bridge between Business Development and Construction 
• Monitor site permits and interconnection permitting; apply for and monitor construction permits
• Assessing and maintaining project progress against baseline schedule
• Review project installations for compliance with QA standards , permits and other project documents
• Review and approve monthly contractor invoicing against an established schedule of values
• Analyze and assess Project Cost reports
• Coordinate the logistics of Owner furnished materials
• Provide Project Reports as required - assessing progress, scheduling, project budgets and variances
• Coordinate and assist in the resolution of design issues / project problems
• Coordinate final service acceptance inspections and the transition to project O&M
• Provide guidance and support during all commissioning, start-up testing, and third party inspections
• Provide routine "lessons learned" reports
• Work with EPC team to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a cross cultural environment

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 5-10 Years of related experience in solar energy or power generation
• Professional License or EIT is a plus
• Construction / field experience is a requirement. 
• Candidate MUST be able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings, construction contracts, project schedules, budgets and building code and other construction related documents 
• Knowledge of common construction practices particularly in low and medium voltage electrical systems
• Must possess outstanding communication and presentation skills 
• Self-starter, ability to effectively establish and accomplish objectives in a fast paced, fluid environment without the benefit of prior precedence
• Experience and knowledge of AutoCAD, Primavera; MS Project; MS Office required
• Proactively control scope, schedule, cost and quality of assigned projects from design through final delivery

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your cover letter and resume. 

~ GCL Solar Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. ~