Solar Project Manager

AGT is looking for a Solar Project Manager to work at project sites located in Sunny Florida! If you are passionate about the solar industry and are looking to make a difference in the world AGT is the place for you!

Company Summary

AGT is a solar contractor specializing in the design, procurement, and construction (EPC) of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar energy projects for clients in Florida and the Caribbean.

Established in 2007, AGT is an experienced, award-winning contractor completing more than 250+ Megawatts of renewable energy solutions across many market segments including private business, education, defense, government, manufacturing, and local utility companies.

Why Us?

• We are a family-owned business who believe people are our best asset
• We are dedicated and strongly believe in the importance of work/life balance
• We are a dog-friendly environment
• We believe in TEAM work (Together Everyone Accomplishes More)
• Room for growth within the solar department
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits
• Receive on-the-job training
• Refer a friend and receive a bonus of up to $2,000!

Solar Project Manager Key Responsibilities

• Develop design documents per sales engineering and contract documents. Work with internal and external engineering teams to ensure that all designs are coordinated with budget and site conditions to ensure a constructible and successful project.
• Plan, organize and schedule the activities of construction managers and subcontractors to achieve project objectives
• Liaison with the building owner to facilitate construction activities
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of the Solar Construction Manager and on-site foreman to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures
• Represent the company as the project manager in meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationships with Clients
• Oversee total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed under design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, A/E representatives, union officials, subcontractors, security, etc.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required
• Maintain official project log and documentation files
• Assist with the implementation/interpretation of safety programs
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
• Review contracts to understand project requirements and constraints
• Develop and send out bid requests to Engineers, Subcontractors, and Vendors, evaluating the responses to award contracts based on price, value, experience, customer service, etc.
• Review Engineering drawings to ensure proper system design to meet customers’ needs and deliverables of the contract
• Facilitate weekly project meetings and track action items
• Risk Planning and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain construction documents through PlanGrid software to ensure the operations team has the most recent construction documents.
• Track daily reporting, internal labor budgets, and open tasks on all projects to ensure completion timely.
• Forecast current and expected costs against the budget weekly

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Required 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction Project Management
• Solar project management experience preferred
• Solar or renewable energy experience preferred

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Successful Pre-Employment Drug and Agility tests

Working Conditions | Environment | Special Requirements

• Full time on site
• Ability to work safely and professionally adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, State, and Federal regulations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion or any other regulatory requirement.
• The company is a “dog friendly” environment.

General Commitment for All Employees

• Commitment to Company values and compliance with Company norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the employee. Performs all other duties as assigned.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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