Origis Energy
Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.
The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:
Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future – through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?
Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.
Position Description
Origis Energy is looking for a Manager or Senior Manager of Pre-Construction, reporting to the Director of Pre-Construction, to join our diverse and growing team. The ideal candidate will be part of the EPC Team focused on the successful transition of projects from the early-stage development to EPC contract execution. Additionally, the individual will lead all early stage estimating, cost forecasting and planning.
The position of Manager or Senior Manager of Pre-Construction is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for EPC budgets and schedules from early-stage Development through EPC contract execution
- Develop EPC cost estimates and schedules to support Business Development and Finance
- Coordinate with Supply Chain team on to evaluate current best-in-class offerings from major equipment suppliers
- Work closely with Project Development to understand real estate, legal, environmental, permitting, constructability, and interconnection issues
- Coordinate with Engineering on solar and energy storage plant designs to optimize energy production vs project site constructability cost considerations
- Provide direction to external engineers to support early-stage studies, design, and permitting
- Maintain overall EPC pipeline schedule in coordination with development status
- Identify key resource needs, risks, and mitigation strategies during preconstruction phase
- Communicates critical development, design, permitting, supply chain, preconstruction, and contract milestones with all internal and external stakeholders
- Identifies and communicates potential high-risk items to the Management team and develops action plans to address them
- Communicates overall EPC strategy/approach in close coordination with Contracts team to facilitate the EPC RFP process and selection
- Drives the EPC negotiations to timely execution while aligning with cost, schedule, and commercial targets of the project
- Leads kickoff meetings to transition projects to the Project Management and Construction teams
- Supports project financing process
- Coordinates with Project Controls to evaluate active construction project costs and risks to incorporate into current and future project estimates and forecasts
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in technical or business field preferred
- 5+ years experience (Manager), OR, 8+ years experience (Senior Manager) in project planning, scheduling, forecasting and estimation, and pre construction development
- Utility scale solar and BESS project experience required
- Development experience highly preferred
- Travel as needed to support Pre-Construction site visits and meetings
Key Attributes for Success
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environment
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings to achieve desired outcomes
- Proven business acumen skills
- Team player; ability to work with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work with all levels of management
- Manage multiple direct reports and support employee development
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Willingness to step in and take on additional tasks in order to support the larger team
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Location Miami, FL; or Austin, TX preferred | Remote considered for the right candidate
Travel Travel required as necessary
Job Level Manager or Senior Manager depending on experience – no direct reports
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.
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Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest. Please reach out to us at candidateaccommodations@origisenergy.com if you would like to request help with your application.
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- Ownership stake in the company, usually in the form of stock options or RSUs, offered in addition to salary.
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