Job Description

Company Introduction

Energy Project Solutions (EPS) is an energy consulting company whose mission is to provide our partners with the localized experience and insight needed to create the most realistic project timelines to meet set goals, while maximizing efficiencies and increasing asset valuation.

With more than 500 years of collective experience in energy development, the EPS team is highly skilled in managing large, complex transactions where we can lead the development process from inception to construction. EPS has deep roots in all facets of a project lifecycle, including engineering, real estate, business development, and finance. We have built strong relationships and strategic alliances across the U.S. market with energy developers, owners/operators, financial institutions (debt/equity/tax equity), and property owners.

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Job Summary

Within the Pre-Construction division at EPS, the Project Manager assists in EPC proposal development, EPC RFP administration, detailed engineering and design reviews, engineering management, and pre-mobilization site management. This includes managing utility-scale energy projects within the pre-construction phase of development, ensuring the design of the project meets the project's goals and objectives, identifying potential issues related to design, and providing feedback to clients in a professional, timely manner. Ultimately, the Project Manager plays a crucial role assisting and facilitating a smooth transition from late-stage development to construction, enabling a seamless bridge between the two phases of the project.

The following responsibilities and duties are intended to describe categories of potential workflows, but it should not be assumed to be exhaustive as our value to our clients is in our ability to ebb and flow with the project needs.

Job Responsibilities

Project Development and Coordination

• Manage all aspects of energy project development, from late-stage development to pre-construction stages prior to the start of construction.
• Manage and report project data related to budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams focusing on site acquisition, real estate, permitting, interconnection, environmental, and policy aspects.
• Manage/Contract external entities for aspects of the project, such as survey, geotechnical studies, environmental conditions, civil design, etc.
• Manage the interconnected aspects of multiple utility-scale energy projects.
• Provide technical expertise that exceed client expectations.
• Develop scopes of work and prepare proposals for moderate to complex geotechnical engineering projects, primarily in the renewables energy sector.
• Work independently on specific assignments of limited scope with senior review.

Engineering Design Reviews

• Assist in the detailed review and analysis of design drawings from 30% through IFC.
• Provide optimization input to help maximize client's ROI.
• Manage third-party engineering firms to execute deliverables in a detailed and timely manner.

Permitting and Project Compliance

• Create and maintain a comprehensive permit summary and a permit document library.
• Assist in resolving plan check comments, design review, and visiting agencies to expedite reviews and address comments.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies, or other investigations.
• Evaluate early-stage engineering designs to ensure it meets the project's goals and objectives while identifying any potential issues before the construction phase begins.

Stakeholder Engagement and Business Development

• Analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to stakeholders.
• Represent the company at community/agency meetings, as well as conferences, and engage with landowners, officials, and other stakeholders, as needed.
• Stay ahead of market trends by gathering market intelligence and fostering relationships with stakeholders, including officials/regulators, utilities, RTOs, community leaders, and landowners to support project development.
• Lead all aspects of proposal development submission and project management including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Establish critical project objectives with clients and lead contract preparation and negotiations.
• Plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing SME reviews and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Experience

• College degree, preferably in engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical), project management, business, or science.
• Strong client-facing experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Projects, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Previous experience in the construction and/or renewable energy industries (Preferred).
• Solar PV, BESS, or wind power project management experience.
• 3+ years experience in construction, engineering, or project management.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to project sites, industry events, and company events.

***NOTE: Remote-only applicants will be considered, but it is highly preferable for this position to be in-person at our corporate office located in Las Vegas, Nevada.***

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