Project Manager

Cherry Street Energy is a growing solar energy company based in Atlanta, serving the Southeast, committed to helping businesses transition to renewable energy through innovative solutions like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Our mission is to make clean energy accessible, reliable, and financially beneficial for our customers. We build and own next-generation energy infrastructure - powering cities, businesses and institutions with reliable, renewable energy. We believe the built environment of the future will incorporate renewable power on every surface that can support it. That's why we designed an easy-to-adopt platform that allows large-scale customers to achieve the benefits from solar energy with no upfront investment.

Job Summary

We're seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team. This person will be responsible for the full-cycle of project implementation, from project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization, to overseeing job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting). You will supervise multiple projects simultaneously and will report to the PMO Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop project business plan
• Work with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Engineer and Architect
• Work with Pre-Construction and Field Supervision to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements
• Create staging, logistics, and phasing plan for project
• Lead coordination of subcontractors
• Set up bonding and/or Subguard, change order log, and cost tracking for the project
• Set up project in Procore software
• Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization/startup meetings
• Issue and administer subcontracts (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.) and purchase orders for multiple trades
• Assist in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule. Attend/direct regular job scheduling meetings
• Lead responsibility for project quality control plan implementation and compliance
• Conduct bi-weekly safety surveys with project superintendent
• Prioritize, review, and expedite submittals
• Expedite material deliveries according to project schedule requirements
• Understand quantity updating and work with Superintendents to maintain accurate labor forecasts
• Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders
• Review projections, labor reports, safety documents, and schedules on a monthly basis
• Review and approve material/equipment invoices according to project budget
• Prepare payment requests and monitor collections
• Meet with city and state agencies to review project and inspections
• Attend OAC progress meetings and create monthly status reports
• Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFI's)
• Mentor and train assistant project managers and co-op/intern students, as needed

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of construction experience
• Experience managing all aspects of construction projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Working knowledge of Procore, MS Project, and other construction software
• Basic understanding of financial accounting systems
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical writing skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required

What We Offer

• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in the renewable energy industry
• Competitive compensation (base + bonus)
• Incredibly subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Flexible PTO Policy
• 401K with company match

A note to recruitment agencies - we are not interested in engaging with third party recruiters at this time. Unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies are not accepted. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a written agreement will become the property of Cherry Street Energy, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.