14026 - Bess/Solar Project Manager (onsite) – Juno Beach, FL
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration: 12 months with possible extensions
Work Setting: 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Juno Beach, FL. No telecommuting or remote work. This is a non-negotiable requirement from the client. Occasional travel is required to visit the assigned project locations and to support Development with local public hearings.
Required:
• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Juno Beach, FL (required);
• Experience with Energy and construction project coordination across pre-construction through construction handoff, including engineering, estimating, procurement, scheduling, and regulatory activities (4+ years);
• Experience with Project Management, including coordination of highly matrixed internal and external teams across multiple projects;
• Experience with Financial analysis and data analysis, including development, optimization, presentation, and executive approval of financial models;
• Experience with Mechanical engineering and/or technical variables in renewable energy projects, including development of technical scope and support of design attributes;
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects;
• Experience with PPA and GIA negotiations, supporting origination and development teams;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
Preferred:
• Experience with Construction Management and EPC/PC contract sourcing, negotiation, and execution;
• Experience with Solar and other renewable energy projects;
• Experience with Electricity markets, renewables, and battery technologies;
• Advanced Excel experience.
• PMP Certification
Responsibilities:
• Oversee highly matrixed project teams—including environmental, regulatory, land, cultural, interconnection, engineering, estimating, and procurement—to align resources, identify project variables, and maintain schedule.
• Define the project’s technical scope, optimize technical and financial variables, support design development, maintain a healthy financial model, and guide projects through executive budget approvals.
• Assist origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations, jurisdictional needs, and risk mitigation, while representing E&C interests across all phases.
• Competitively source and negotiate key commercial contracts (survey, geotechnical, engineering, EPC/PC), regularly present project status to leadership, and ensure a complete, executable plan for turnover to the Construction Project Manager.
• Integrate market impacts and optimization opportunities into project delivery;
• Support process, tool, and training initiatives for Early-Stage teams;
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Why apply?
• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn the newest technologies and approaches;
• Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
• Benefit from multiple project extensions;
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site;
• Get extra cash by participating in the Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
• Always get paid in full and on time.