Project Manager

Are you passionate about the positive impact that renewable energy can make on our economy and environment?

Are you hungry for a work environment that rewards insight, expertise and growth?

Our culture has never been afraid to ask and answer the question, “What if?”

We are looking for an outstanding Project Manager candidate to contribute to our utility scale solar and battery storage projects throughout the contiguous US. Your experience, creativity and focused work will be critical to our future and your own career trajectory with us. 

THE COMPANY

Established in 2014, Albuquerque based Gridworks is the leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage, with a significant project pipeline throughout the Western U.S. The company is solidly positioned to succeed in the rapid growth of clean energy.

Summary Description: 

The Project Manager is responsible for supervising, directing, and motivating the project team. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist the project team during planning, estimating, design, and construction, start-up, commissioning, turnover, and warranty of assigned projects 

Job Responsibilities: 

Project Management 

• Assist Project team in planning and design of Solar PV and BESS projects 

• Prepare project schedules 

• Monitor & maintain project construction schedules and contracts 

• Control & monitor labor, material, and equipment costs with Construction Managers 

• Manage existing projects and assist estimating new projects as appropriate 

• Collaborate with all internal teams as necessary to ensure project process flow 

• Work with management team to improve processes 

• Working knowledge of technical, administrative & management of all project phases 

• Lead weekly project management meetings to effectively communicate project progress and expectations to all stakeholders in a clear and concise manner 

• Supervision of construction projects through completion ensuring that projects meet time and budget constraints 

• Recognize risks that would impact the project success through its lifecycle 

PM Activities 

• Confer with all field personnel to monitor the progress, productivity, and compliance 

• Assist in the development of and manage work instructions for construction  

• Ensure proper execution of field inspections at projects under construction and audit quality documentation and design specifications compliance 

• Communicate best practices to construction superintendents and field personnel 

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client safety practices 

• Review and approve material invoices, rental agreements, and subcontract payments 

• Review and approve subcontract pricing and SOU 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This position will have supervisory responsibilities as assigned and subject to changes as the business needs change. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Able to work and maneuver in a construction environment. 

• Willing and able to travel to jobsites. 

• Working conditions: construction jobsites, noisy conditions, extreme temperature conditions. 

POSITIONS TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: 

• This is a full-time position. Hours often follow typical those of a typical construction work week. However, you may be required to work weekends or after normal business hours. 

TRAVEL: 

• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required. 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

• Highly proficient in technical aspects of utility Solar PV and BESS construction 

• 5+ years of construction project management experience required 

• Strong working knowledge of complex electrical systems and components 

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills  

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, and commitment to producing high quality work product, and ability to multi-task under tight time pressures  

• Must have valid driver’s license & clean driving record