SOLAR PROJECT PM CONSULTANT
LOCATION:
Juno Beach, FL
SCHEDULE:
Standard Office Hours
DURATION:
12-Month Contract
PAY:$28-33/hr.
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will provide business and project management support for solar development projects, working under the direction of the Solar Regional Lead Project Manager in Florida. You will take ownership of multiple assigned solar projects throughout the Early-Stage development process, ensuring projects are technically feasible, appropriately scheduled, commercially supported, and financially viable prior to turnover to the Construction team. Key responsibilities include:
· Managing multiple assigned solar projects through the Early-Stage development process.
· Analyzing technical and financial data to identify key variables, indicators, and trends impacting project performance.
· Supporting the development, management, and oversight of project capital budgets.
· Coordinating development, engineering, permitting, and construction planning activities.
· Identifying and resolving project issues while ensuring appropriate resource allocation and schedule compliance.
· Supporting commercial contract negotiations, approvals, and execution.
· Identifying project optimization opportunities and supporting process improvement initiatives.
· Communicating with executive leadership, suppliers, regulatory agencies, local communities, landowners, and other stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
· Independently manage multiple assigned solar projects with limited direction, ensuring alignment with technical, financial, commercial, and scheduling requirements.
· Assess project productivity, schedule compliance, work quality, and safety performance.
· Participate in project walkdowns and validate completed work against design requirements.
· Review contractor payment requests and assist with project budget oversight.
· Verify project constructability, assess field status, and ensure appropriate resource allocation.
· Coordinate project activities with vendors, suppliers, regulatory agencies, local community officials, and internal company teams.
· Assist with scope control, budget management, technical issue resolution, performance reporting, scheduling, and work-in-progress tracking.
· Support project development and permitting activities, coordinating with subject matter experts and facilitating engineering efforts.
· Proactively manage capital budgets, including obtaining necessary approvals and monitoring financial performance.
· Develop and maintain viable construction plans and project schedules in preparation for construction turnover.
· Support the negotiation and execution of commercial contracts.
· Analyze project data and broader market conditions to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
· Utilize various software applications to manage project data, track deliverables, monitor key performance indicators, and prepare reports.
· Reinforce company expectations regarding safety, procedural compliance, corrective actions, lessons learned, and appropriate workplace behaviors.
· Coordinate cross-functional activities involving safety, engineering, construction, budgeting, financial analysis, and contract administration.
· Interface with project management committees, executive leadership, landowners, local regulators, and state agencies.
· Support broader Early-Stage team initiatives focused on improving processes and operational efficiency.
· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Ability to independently manage priorities and deliverables with limited supervision.
· Understanding of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, scope control, and risk management.
· Ability to analyze technical and financial data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in project documentation and reporting.
· Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
· Strong understanding of project development, engineering, permitting, and construction processes.
· Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, including executive leadership and external regulatory agencies.
· Proficiency with computer applications and project management software.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
· Commitment to company safety standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Education & Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
· Experience in project management, project coordination, construction, engineering, or renewable energy preferred.
· Experience with budgeting, scheduling, financial analysis, and project reporting is a plus.
· Familiarity with solar energy development, construction processes, and permitting requirements is desirable.
· Experience coordinating with vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders is beneficial.
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