Sanity.io

Senior Project Manager, Construction

Sanity.io

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Diego • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $162,064 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Sr. Project Manager, Construction position.
  • The Sr. Project Manager will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills.
  • This role reports to Director, Construction.
  • The successful candidate is responsible for supporting day to day Construction team functions from early-stage development through construction and commercial operation for a portfolio of projects.
  • Along with development support, the Sr. Project Manager supports procurement, construction, management of the engineering and permitting milestones required for project financing and successful construction of the project.
  • Responsible to ensure safety priorities are reflected in the contracting.
  • Support EPC procurement from initial bid through EPC Agreement execution.
  • Coordinate across functional teams and consultants for the development and negotiation of key project documents for EPC contracting.
  • Support overall EPC proposal process, including ownership of overall RFP schedule and accuracy and completeness of EPC responses.
  • Work closely with procurement team to ensure equipment packages are coordinated with EPC partners.
  • Coordinate with engineering team on project diligence required by financing processes and independent engineers.
  • Manage distribution and review of design and technical submittals from EPC partners to ensure cross functional sign off.
  • Ensure that the site is being constructed with safety as number one priority, being inquisitive about safety issues and safety wins for the site being managed.
  • Work independently to identify and avoid/mitigate potential cost impacts and schedule delays are either avoided or mitigated. Lead and provide recommendations for path forward with internal team and executives.
  • Act as the day to day project lead representing Avantus.
  • Maintain project internal accounting database (Cashflow and project details) for accuracy.
  • Support Project Director in responding to Project Buyer/equity partner concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Work with Onsite construction managers to understand project status, forecast risk, and identify potential obstacles to projection budget and schedule.
  • Communicate openly and effectively with all project stakeholders.
  • Ensure contract compliance with all relevant project agreements.
  • Produce and manage project reporting to lenders and sponsors.
  • Manage coordination between engineering and cost estimating teams, ensuring project constructability and cost-effective solutions are pursued.
  • Review project development schedules and ensure that EPC timelines are appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, cashflows and milestone dates.
  • Travel to the job sites and offices as necessary to complete job duties.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or construction management.
  • 5+ years of EPC management and contracting experience, preferably in solar development or utility infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working for a utility-scale solar developer or an IPP.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines.
  • Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects across various design and construction phases.
  • Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced, and constantly evolving environment as well as extended hours, as required.
  • Team player to work in concert with the development team, finance team and engineering and procurement teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • The ability to realize/focus toward the big picture under pressure.
  • Self-starter. Quick learner. Ability to take on tasks with general directions/guidance.
  • Positive and growth-oriented mindset.
Benefits
  • Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package
  • including 401(k) matching
  • comprehensive medical and dental plan options
  • and flexible PTO.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
EPC managementcontractingproject budgetingproject schedulingcost estimatingproject reportingsafety managementprocurementengineering managementconstruction management
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingmulti-taskingdetail-orientedteam playerself-starterability to work under pressureanalytical skillsresults-oriented
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineeringBachelor’s Degree in businessBachelor’s Degree in construction management