Solar Project Manager

Blue Oak Energy, Inc. is a commercial and utility-scale solar electric project firm based in Northern California.

Position Overview:

In this role, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver intelligent solutions that ensure quality project delivery. You will be a vital member in solving complex design, construction and operational issues with a maintained focus on customer satisfaction.

Reports to: VP of Engineering / VP of Project Management

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall project income and expenses with the goal of delivering job profits at or above expectations.
• Engage with the customer as the primary contact person to Blue Oak Energy and successfully build trust and respect in a symbiotic relationship.
• Participate in the design process through plan-check and permit submission.
• Drive weekly project management meetings to effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Define complicated schedules and budget to meet contract requirements; develop project plans and adjust project timelines throughout the project lifecycle; manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule to maximize profitability.
• Coordinate the staging and construction of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Negotiate EPC and subcontractor contracts with the Construction and Engineering Management teams as required.
• Administer the activities of relevant project superintendents, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor all safety issues related to a project.
• Maintain key project financial and related data in the accounting/project management system including:
  a. Purchase orders
  b. Estimates
  c. Contract values
  d. Status projects on a monthly basis; including forecast, earned value, performance indices, and schedule.
  e. Update important dates on projects; start/stop estimates and actual, and
  f. Percent complete values.
• Manage full responsibility for customer invoicing and payment.
• Represent Blue Oak Energy internally and externally as a Professional, Responsible and Collaborative team member.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; construction management or engineering preferred. PMP Certification preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of Solar PV construction and project management experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of safety and relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.
• Experience with Timberline or another Project Management software system is essential.
• The ability to create and manage a schedule and budget to required margins.
• Advanced knowledge or experience w/ multi-state permitting regulations.
• High level of experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
• Understanding of financial models and management of budgeting cash flow.
• Advanced understanding of subcontractor hiring process with the ability to manage company protocols and ensure that only the best and most ethical subcontractors are used at all times.
• Contract negotiation / mediation.
• Experience with design / build contracts from ground up that result in profitable construction projects.
• Detail oriented with the ability to efficiently analyze and organize significant amounts of information regarding plan layouts, material deliveries and jobsite productivity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly present ideas verbally and in writing. Must have experience communicating effectively with all levels of staff with the company.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Travel is required up to 50% of the time; extensive at times, for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel.

To Apply:

Please forward your cover letter and a resume for consideration.

Blue Oak Energy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or provincial law.