Solar Project Manager - West

Job Description

Job Description

Location Preferences :

Denver, CO (preferred)

Chicago, IL

Remote work in the Western and Central regions of the US will be considered

ROLE OVERVIEW

Pivot Energy is seeking a motivated and organized Project Manager to plan, resource, and implement Community Solar and Commercial & Industrial ground mount, rooftop, and carport projects across the nation. The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and management of all aspects of the construction process for a set of projects and working with owners, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors.

The position requires an understanding of the construction business, safety compliance, and the ability to work under deadlines. Strong problem-solving abilities are a must to deal with inevitable shifts in project scope, schedule, and other elements of the project lifecycle. Expectations are focused on managing budgets and schedules while maintaining a high level of communication both internally and with the various external stakeholders.

This position offers a great opportunity to join a best-in-industry Project Management team and growth potential at a cutting-edge company with development and operations in more than ten US markets. Pivot is rapidly growing its EPCM team, and this position is crucial to the success of its growing pipeline of projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review contracts and ensure that all contractual obligations are met
• Review drawings and specifications, and have a thorough understanding of the scope of work
• Develop project execution plans, schedule, and budget
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Manage all subcontractors, internal resources, third parties, and vendors to implement the project execution plan
• Monitor subcontractor construction progress on a regular basis, reinforcing safety and quality with subcontractor and addressing any issues that arise during construction
• Manage contractors and utilities to achieve Commercial Operations Date (COD)
• Coordinate internally to monitor project schedules and ensure the timely completion of all deliverables
• Manage the project's forecast milestone deliverable dates and complete data room deliverables in conjunction with project finance or owner responsibilities for tax equity, construction lending, or private owner partnerships
• Assist the preconstruction department in developing project estimates and schedules during the sales process
• Approve invoices and manage progress billings
• Initiate close-out procedures and prepare close-out documents
• Perform procurement activities, such as quoting and creating purchase orders, and coordinate logistics of material purchases arriving at project sites
• Manage the lessons learned process for assigned projects
• Travel to sites as necessary (up to 25% travel expected)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $125,000, depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, certifications, skills, and experience.

Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes :

A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.

Recruitment Agency Notice :

We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.

ABOUT PIVOT

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and

families.

We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.

As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work”, we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.

At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally :

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT

At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.

Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.

EEO STATEMENT

Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.