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Strata Solar Owner's Senior Project Director in Scottsdale, Arizona
About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Overview
Summary:
The Owner’s Project Director will be responsible for ensuring successful execution of a marquee utility-scale, standalone energy storage project located in the greater Phoenix area through final completion (Q1 2026). Depending on candidate’s preferences, this position can be offered as a single-project contract position or a salaried position with the expectation to lead successive projects for the company. The ideal candidate has been an Owner’s representative on a large power project before, “owns” project P&L, is willing to relocate to Phoenix (or live near Phoenix) to be onsite frequently during the construction period, has the subject matter expertise and business acumen necessary to manage a sophisticated EPC contractor, and has sufficient familiarity with other common project contracts to manage Owner’s obligations thereunder with the help of subject matter experts.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Onsite and offsite project representation of Owner’s interests with internal and external stakeholders • Project P&L / budget responsibility • Assist commercial and legal teams with negotiation of EPC, equipment purchase, O&M, lease, and asset management contracts • Coordination, contract administration, risk mitigation, and construction-period closeout of key project contracts (EPC, owner-supplied equipment, O&M, asset management, lease, offtake, & interconnection) • Management of key support staff, consultants, & advisors (e.g., subject matter experts, owner’s engineer, independent engineer, legal counsel, etc.) • Coordinate with Strata development, asset management, power marketing, financing, and other teams as necessary • Tracking, management, and reporting of project risks and KPIs • Interaction with AHJs and other local stakeholders • Assistance with hiring additional project staff as required • Support company continuous improvement activities
Qualifications
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, PMP, or equivalent experience in construction, engineering, or related fields • Prior experience as an Owner’s representative • 7+ years construction/power industry experience • Working knowledge of energy storage systems • Extensive understanding of EPC contract administration • Command of capital project execution fundamentals (safety, quality, schedule, budget, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and compliance) • Familiarity with non-EPC power project agreements (offtake, interconnection, lease, O&M, etc.) • Strong project management skills & ability to work with limited supervision • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and accountability • Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment • Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. • Proficiency in using MS Office Suite
No third party solicitations or resumes will be accepted for this or any other Strata Solar position.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Job LocationsUS-AZ-Scottsdale
Job ID 2024-2766
of Openings 1
Category Project Management
Type Regular Full-Time