As a Senior Project Manager at Microgrid Tech, you will oversee the successful execution of our renewable energy projects, with a primary focus on solar PV systems, energy storage, and EV charging solutions for affordable multifamily housing. In this leadership role, you’ll manage Project Managers and collaborate with EPC contractors to ensure each project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets our high standards of quality and innovation.
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Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities:

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues.
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
• Demonstrate good judgment and integrity.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and can translate complex technical information into non-technical language.
• Have a high tolerance for uncertainty but know how to bring things to resolution.
• Possess a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative while working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support project management of procurement solicitations for long-term renewable and clean energy contracts, including management of consultants and vendors, development of solicitation materials and requested products, oversight of Request for Offer (RFO) administration, and external communications and review and selection of offers.
• Support negotiation of complex contracts that contribute to Microgrid Tech’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS), energy storage, and other environmental and community goals, including long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), master agreements (EEI, WSPP), confirmations, and other related energy contracting agreements.
• Manage relationships with counterparties through project development, project onboarding, amendments, consents, and ongoing contract management. Serve as the primary point of contact for long-term energy contracts.
• Evaluate and manage contract requirements, review payments, and manage disputes. Work closely with Microgrid Tech’s internal procurement team members and portfolio management consultant to ensure implementation and proper management of each contract, including coordination with our scheduling coordinator, front, mid, and back-office functions.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and respond to regulatory filings/data requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree.
• At least five (5) years of experience in energy origination, contract negotiation, electricity trading/marketing, or contract management.
• Demonstrated experience in CAISO and North American electricity markets.

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues.
• Ability to work well with diverse teams and consultants. Be able to thrive in a highly collaborative setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and PowerPoint) and data visualization tools or related software.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as R, Python, and SAS is a plus.
• CCA experience is a plus.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Location: This is an onsite position at our office in Long Beach, California. Remote work is not available for this role.

Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is dependent on experience. Microgrid Tech does not provide benefits. Bonuses may be available based on performance.

How to Apply: Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications for the role via email to kenwells@microgrid.tech