Sr. Project Manager, Construction
Company: Msccn
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT AVANTUS Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale
clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.
Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest
portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing
dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With
over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from
KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy
solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand. ABOUT THE
POSITION We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate
for the Sr. Project Manager, Construction position. The Sr. Project
Manager will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior
communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This
role reports to Director, Construction. The successful candidate is
responsible for supporting day to day Construction team functions
from early-stage development through construction and commercial
operation for a portfolio of projects. Along with development
support, the Sr. Project Manager supports procurement,
construction, management of the engineering and permitting
milestones required for project financing and successful
construction of the project. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES EPC Contracting: Responsible to ensure safety
priorities are reflected in the contracting. Support EPC
procurement from initial bid through EPC Agreement execution.
Coordinate across functional teams and consultants for the
development and negotiation of key project documents for EPC
contracting. Support overall EPC proposal process, including
ownership of overall RFP schedule and accuracy and completeness of
EPC responses. Work closely with procurement team to ensure
equipment packages are coordinated with EPC partners.
Pre-Construction Project Management: Coordinate with engineering
team on project diligence required by financing processes and
independent engineers. Manage distribution and review of design and
technical submittals from EPC partners to ensure cross functional
sign off. Construction Management: Ensure that the site is being
constructed with safety as number one priority, being inquisitive
about safety issues and safety wins for the site being managed.
Work independently to identify and avoid/mitigate potential cost
impacts and schedule delays are either avoided or mitigated. Lead
and provide recommendations for path forward with internal team and
executives. Act as the day to day project lead representing Avantus
Maintain project internal accounting database (Cashflow and project
details) for accuracy. Support Project Director in responding to
Project Buyer/equity partner concerns are addressed and resolved in
a timely manner. Work with Onsite construction managers to
understand project status, forecast risk, and identify potential
obstacles to projection budget and schedule Communicate openly and
effectively with all project stakeholders Ensure contract
compliance with all relevant project agreements. Produce and manage
project reporting to lenders and sponsors. Development support for
project pipeline: Manage coordination between engineering and cost
estimating teams, ensuring project constructability and
cost-effective solutions are pursued. Review project development
schedules and ensure that EPC timelines are appropriate. Develop
and maintain project budgets, cashflows and milestone dates. Travel
Travel to the job sites and offices as necessary to complete job
duties. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in
engineering, business, or construction management. 5 years of EPC
management and contracting experience, preferably in solar
development or utility infrastructure projects. Experience working
for a utility-scale solar developer or an IPP. Excellent oral and
written communication skills. Ability to evaluate priorities and
multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with
respect to deadlines Ability to identify problems and
discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of
causes, and recommend corrective actions Ability to work on
multiple projects across various design and construction phases.
Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a
cross-functional, fast paced, and constantly evolving environment
as well as extended hours, as required Team player to work in
concert with the development team, finance team and engineering and
procurement teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including
MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The ability to realize/focus toward
the big picture under pressure. Self-starter. Quick learner.
Ability to take on tasks with general directions/guidance. Positive
and growth-oriented mindset. NICE TO HAVES Scheduling software
(Primavera and/or MS Project) experience a plus.
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