PV Project Manager

Project Manager

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we now have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

We seek a Project Manager to oversee and work with Construction Management, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors to lead project management for Aypa’s solar, energy storage, and hybrid projects portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of multiple projects spanning several markets, each with unique commercial and contractual obligations
• Will be expected to drive project deliverables through cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and quality requirements
• Will use established project management tools and techniques to develop, test, construct/install, and commission large-scale renewable energy storage and hybrid power systems that meet or exceed customers’ and stakeholders’ expectations
• Work with Construction Management, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors to lead project management for Aypa’s portfolio of solar, energy storage, and hybrid projects. Tracking & coordinating tasks & deliverables among team, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders for project execution
• Coordinate, plan, and execute via EPC vendors, OEM vendors, and sub-contractors to ensure project equipment installation and commissioning from OEM and HV substations.
• Contribute to creating and executing the long-term project management and execution strategy for Aypa’s energy storage and hybrid portfolio. Use project management standards and techniques to manage, direct, execute, and own projects
• Originate and report key performance indicators monthly to the broader management team, including EPC, project finance, and legal aspects
• Manage relationships with project delivery and service companies such as EPC, OEM(s), O&M service provider(s), and Energy Management System (EMS) provider(s). Be the primary point of contact to direct project execution activities
• Collaborate with Construction Management and other stakeholders to seamlessly integrate projects from pre-construction into the project execution phase and support the transition into operations
• Originate, administer, and track warranty claims from Notice To Proceed to Commercial Operation. Work with project stakeholders to determine contractual deviations and mitigate risks. Manage project scope of work to ensure work completion, avoid scope creep, and manage change orders. Monitor risk management activities for projects.
• Work closely with internal and external resources to provide inputs into construction contracts with EPC vendors.
• Work with the Development and Pre-Construction team to navigate through various permitting processes necessary for our projects.
• In collaboration with Construction Management, Commercial, and Finance teams, develop and track project budget for capex and construction. Work with engineering, procurement, Construction Management, and pre-construction stakeholders to support project bids and proposals with capex and opex inputs.
• Develop & maintain project schedules. Ensuring Aypa’s projects under construction are delivered within budget, schedule, and without any lost time incidents (LTI).
• Collaborate with Construction Management and internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards like ISO, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA for Aypa’s assets under construction. Conducting site feasibility assessments, and supporting Construction Management by coordinating on-site installation, and commissioning activities
• Track project lessons learned to support continuous improvement process and ensure high quality of project delivery. Supporting documentation, operational readiness, and operational processes for the deployment of projects
• Provide input into the company business plan and execution strategy

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field.
• A broad technical base to grasp production, process, logistics, and/or design concepts that encompass the products and services associated with renewables and energy storage systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management of utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Demonstrated project execution and project management experience in utility-scale solar PV plants; experience with utility-scale battery energy storage projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with various permitting processes, such as CUP, Building permits, and local authorities having jurisdiction, i.e., local fire departments
• Familiarity with installation & overall site-level commissioning activities as part of construction is a plus.
• Familiarity with field operations, service, and maintenance is a plus.
• Project management experience in at least two of ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, and NYISO.
• Necessary expertise with Procore.
• Customer-focused personality, comfortable using critical reasoning and judgment to make good decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a demonstrated proactive work ethic. As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.

Compensation and Location:

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience.

Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business.

Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits.

Location: Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate. Remote role evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Travel: 10-15% to for critical project milestones as needed

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

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