VP, Project Management

ROLE OVERVIEW

Pivot Energy is looking for an experienced, energetic senior executive to lead, develop, and expand the companys growing project management team. The role will oversee all aspects of construction and completion of Pivots clean energy project portfolios, including development and management of staff, enhancing project management processes and reporting systems, ensuring subcontractor performance and compliance, and delivery and transfer of projects to operations and asset management. We are looking for a natural leader who can create and drive strategy to allow Pivot to deliver projects efficiently at the significant scale Pivot is achieving, and who will nurture and enhance our talented team to deliver high?quality projects to Pivot and our clients.

This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing with Origination, Project Development, Engineering, Preconstruction, Finance, and other teams to ensure the successful completion of projects. Success in this role will hinge on clear and rapid communications with stakeholders, internal and external, and implementation of robust software and systems to process the scale of the work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop sector expertise, serving as the construction market expert in the company and training team members on responsibilities to protect the companys interests and reputation.
• Manage prime EPC contracts, driving high performance by subcontractors and enforcing the companys rights and obligations, resulting in well?built, on?time, and on?budget projects.
• In collaboration with other leaders of the company, set the business direction and strategy for the project management team.
• Ensure compliance with all of the companys policies and procedures.
• Own external communications and diligence with financial partners, working closely with the Project Finance team and partners to adhere to deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Create systems and enforce expectations of the team to clearly and rapidly communicate all project statuses, risks, and key decisions.
• Develop, execute, monitor, report, and revise internal project standards, policies, guidelines, and objectives as needed.
• Coordinate with internal Project Development and Finance teams to understand project portfolio timing and challenges.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Procurement teams to establish strategies, planning, and resource requirements to support the overall project pipeline.
• Interface with Preconstruction and Contracts team to establish best practices, review subcontractor qualifications, bid reviews, contract award, and negotiations as needed.
• Work with O&M and Asset Management teams to ensure smooth transitions into operations.
• Support proposals and/or presentations related to other business efforts such as RFPs.
• Evaluate individual and team performance and provide direction and development to team members.
• Support training and development of staff expertise in core functional areas.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with new and existing subcontractors through exceptional project delivery and collaboration.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• 8+ years experience in solar construction and delivery roles.
• 5+ years of relevant business and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, collaborative, highly positive outlook, flexible, and team?building experience.
• Extensive knowledge of renewable energy construction assemblies, components, and sequencing of construction activities.
• Proven track record in developing highly competent, engaged, and efficient teams of construction professionals.
• Comprehension of solar cost structure and financial modeling.
• Experience in EPC contract negotiations and management.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• Experience managing multiple nationwide project portfolios and delivering over 100MW annually into operation.
• Experience delivering small?scale utility projects into operation.
• Ability to navigate complex interconnection challenges and advance projects through utility processes.
• Contracting and construction of Energy Storage assets.
• PMP designation or equivalent project management experience.
• An advanced degree is a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The estimated base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000, along with eligibility for the companys substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 35% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job?related knowledge, certifications, skills, and experience.

Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company.
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations.
• Company?paid life insurance and short? & long?term disability coverage.
• Generous parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Home Office set?up stipend for new employees.
• Public transit reimbursement.
• PTO for volunteering in the community.
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year.
• Professional development and educational reimbursements.
• A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.

RECRUITMENT AGENCY NOTICE

We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.

ABOUT PIVOT

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nations electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost?savings to American businesses and families.

We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income?limited families, create workforce pathways for under?represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.

CORE VALUES

• Impact We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet.
• Balance Put family first; work hard/have fun.
• Determination Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge.
• Professionalism Impress everyone we touch, be a team player.
• Honesty Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally.
• Kindness Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT

At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each others successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.

Pivot invests in company?wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross?cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.

EEO STATEMENT

Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.

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