Standard Solar · 21 hours ago
Project Manager - IPT
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expStandard Solar is a company focused on solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Solar PV Project Manager to oversee the lifecycle of commercial and utility-scale solar construction projects. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring projects are delivered safely and within budget.
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Responsibilities
Lead preconstruction efforts from concept through mobilization
Conduct constructability reviews, feasibility assessments, and site evaluations
Conduct site visits during project diligence phase
Coordinate topographical surveys, geotechnical investigations, and site access
Develop scopes, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with engineering, permitting, and development teams
Organize and manage RFI and Value Engineering logs, and Risk logs
Document meetings with developers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Manage multiple solar construction projects at various stages
Oversee EPC relationships, qualifications, and contractor selection
Conduct site visits for initial construction and QA/QC during buildout
Ensure compliance with SSI technical specifications and local standards
Maintain construction phase safety and Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship compliance
Maintain logs for drawings, submittals, RFIs, COs, PCOs, and deficiencies
Prepare and manage meeting minutes and project updates
Organize and maintain commercial project folders in SharePoint and Procore
Prepare construction kick-off documentation including staging plans, safety plans, and quality plans
Support all documentation requests from Structured Finance
Run internal Integrated Project Team meetings and external contractor calls
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, contractors, and external partners
Provide regular updates to senior leadership and development partners
Maintain accurate up to date information in ERP and CRM databases. Namely, schedule milestones, contractor information, budget and cost to date data
Prepare detailed CAPEX budgets
Engage in value engineering efforts to optimize cost without compromising quality
Manage RFPs for subcontractors and third-party engineering scopes, including bid leveling and scope gap analysis
Develop initial construction schedules and cash flow projections
Engage turn-key EPC partners and key subcontractors
Develop detailed Scope of Work exhibit for each agreement, tailored to the project
Prepare all EPC contract exhibits and lead negotiation of technical and commercial terms while coordinating with the Team Lead, General Manager and inside counsel
Manage all EPC and subcontract agreements
Review, document and process change orders
Contract and manage third party civil engineers in development of permit matrices for each project
Oversee local, state, and federal permitting processes executed by EPC partners and subcontractors
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Interface with internal and external engineers to review system designs
Ensure constructability and value engineering are integrated into design
Support utility upgrade construction coordination as well as witness test scheduling
Maintain project schedules using look-ahead planning and Critical Path Method
Identify and mitigate schedule risks and delays
Plan and monitor major material deliveries to avoid disruptions
Confirm feasibility of sequencing, logistics, and mobilization plans
Develop and manage project quality control programs
Oversee commissioning, punch-list resolution, and warranty follow-ups
Prepare closeout documentation including O&M manuals
Coordinate hand-off meetings with asset management
Analyze and update SOPs for preconstruction and construction workflows
Ensure compliance with internal stage-gate and project handoff procedures
Promote continuous improvement across estimating, engineering, and transaction functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field
5+ years of experience in solar PV project management or preconstruction
Strong understanding of permitting, interconnection, site development, and EPC processes
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore, NetSuite, Salesforce, MS Project, Bluebeam)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Preferred
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
NABCEP PVIP certification preferred, required within 2 years of hire
Company
Standard Solar
Provides development, production, construction, integration, and financing of solar energy systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-09-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Megan Byrn
Vice President of Business Development
Scott Wiater
President
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