Project Manager II

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager II to lead the development and execution of commercial and industrial-scale renewable energy projects in Southern California. This role requires a proactive individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality projects and fostering strong client relationships in the renewable energy sector.

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, ensuring consistent, timely, and high-quality project execution.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to clients throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining trust and satisfaction.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of deliverables with permitting agencies, interconnection utilities, site hosts, design professionals, and internal project controls to advance projects to the construction phase.
• Manage resource allocation, scheduling, contracting, budgeting, and quality control throughout all construction phases.
• Manage risk across scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality throughout project lifecycle.
• Champion safe work practices and compliance with Valta Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
• Ensure smooth project closeouts, including thorough testing, commissioning, quality assurance, and final energization for delivery to the project owner.
• Maintain and monitor project schedules, budgets, submittals, RFIs, and other deliverables to achieve milestones and maintain key performance metrics.
• Provide regular reporting, including weekly updates, look-ahead schedules, critical path analyses, milestone projections, work in progress, and other reporting as necessary.
• Collaborate with procurement, financing, accounting, and other internal teams to ensure seamless material and resource flow.
• Manage RFP process and subcontracting process with subcontractors to develop accurate estimates, contracts, scopes of work, and project deliverables.
• Be available and proactive in visiting job sites to build client relationships, plan strategic execution, and ensure performance.
• Be responsible for ensuring successful meetings, internally and externally, through agenda preparation, meeting minutes capture and distribution, and action item logging, follow-up, and follow through.

Key Skills and Strengths

• Communication: Clear, concise, and effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Leadership and Accountability: Taking ownership of project success and safety, with a focus on delivering results.
• Organization and Documentation: Ensuring all project aspects are meticulously planned, tracked, and reported.
• Technical Proficiency: Applying project management tools and processes to drive efficiency and quality.
• Problem-Solving: Anticipating challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Building strong, productive relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (engineering or renewable energy preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in the solar industry, with a focus on project development or construction management, or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Procore, and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with permitting, interconnection processes, and construction standards in the renewable energy sector.
• Beneficial certifications:
  • PMI – PMP (management focused)
  • NABCAP Associate (technical focused)
  • CMCI Certified Construction Manager (construction focused)

Salary & Location

• Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Location: Location: Dana Point, CA/Ontario (Hybrid work model)