Project Controls Manager or Director @ Origis Energy

Join the Origis Energy Team!

Origis Energy is bringing clean and cost effective solar and energy storage solutions within reach for utility, commercial, industrial and public sector clients.The Origis team has worked to ensure the interests of all stakeholders are upheld in 170 projects worldwide totaling over 4 gigawatts to date of developed solar and energy storage capacity.

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 includingsolar 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.

Company Overview

Origis Energy is bringing clean and cost effective solar and energy storage solutions within reach for utility, commercial and industrial as well as public sector clients. The Origis team has worked to ensure the interests of all stakeholders are upheld in over 150 projects worldwide totaling nearly 3 gigawatts to date of developed solar and energy storage capacity.

Headquartered in Miami, FL, Origis Energy delivers excellence in solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management for investors and clean energy consumers in the US.

About the Origis Energy Team

A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy.

The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution driven thinking to client projects. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile.

The result: a respected clean energy team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S.

Position Description

The Project Controls Manager or Director position, reporting to the Sr Director of Project Controls and dotted line reporting to EPC Managing Director provides project controls functional leadership support to the portfolio of projects that they are assigned to. This position serves as key liaison to the EPC team to manage and monitor Cost, Schedule, and Risk Management aspects of the portfolio.

The Project Controls Manager or Director 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

Provide cost support during the development and construction phases of all Origis Energy Utility Scale and Distributed Generation Solar and Battery Storage projects.
Develops reliable tools, systems & processes, and adopts best practices necessary to successfully track development and construction progress and control project costs and risks.
Manage the creation, preparation and tracking of detailed project cost reports including budgets, commitments, actuals, and forecasts.
Develop and prepare cash flows from key inputs including CPM schedules, procurement agreements, subcontractor reports, and professional service providers, among others to support internal forecasts and to coordinate construction loan draw processes.
Develop, maintain and update Schedules both at project level and portfolio level.
Supports preparation of monthly internal and lender progress reports and maintains internal information systems and dashboards.
Consolidates and tracks project cost and schedule risks, opportunities, and mitigations.
Prepares vendor accrual information to ensure accurate identification and recording of company obligations and liabilities.
Supports FP&A and EPC teams with multi-year development and construction portfolio planning, including pro-forma P&L forecasts and working capital needs.
Interfaces with project finance to provide latest cost inputs and assumptions for financial modeling scenarios in support of project financings.
Build and maintain relationships and develop trust and credibility internally and with owners, owner’s reps, IE’s, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners to effectively obtain timely, reliable information.
Supports the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and strategic planning activities by consolidating key financial information, business drivers, and supply-chain trends leveraging external research and internal information team expertise.
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual close support by reviewing variance of actuals vs budget vs forecast, analyzing trends and preparing insightful reports, and vendor accruals.
Conduct ad-hoc financial modeling and analysis to provide insightful and actionable information for our business.
Identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes, and methodologies. Examples include expanding the team’s deployment of SAP finance modules and reporting analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of project controls experience managing multiple projects and portfolios
Proficient in project controls principles
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving ability
Rigorous and detailed orientated with the highest regard for accuracy and completeness
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in an integrated team environment
Experience with ERP and business analytics tools (SAP S/4Hana and Power BI preferred)
High proficiency in Excel; MS Project, Visio, and SAP a plus
Experience in construction/project-oriented operating environment – solar industry a plus
Knowledge of percentage of completion revenue recognition a plus
Subcontract administration and change management experience a plus
Prior construction claims and/or litigation experience a plus

Key Attributes for Success

The candidate selected will be a self-starter and able to work independently with minimal direction, while being a strong team player.
Must be invested in the successful execution and completion of projects within budget and on time
Has a strong sense of urgency and bias for action
Ability to deal with ambiguity and apply logic and problem solving skills to resolve complex fact patterns
Ability to become a trusted advisor and reliable go-to resource
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and planning software, processes and best practices
Proven capability regarding communication, cross group collaboration, and relationship management
Ability to work with all levels of management and key stakeholders
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Location Miami, FL

Travel Up to 25% travel required as necessary

Job Level Manager or Director – no direct reports

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC) and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 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.