Project Controls Manager or Director

Join the Origis Energy Team!

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining Zero^SM. 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 and performance, clean hydrogen and long-term operation of solar, energy storage and clean hydrogen 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 seeking an experienced Project Controls or Project Management professional with a proven track record of managing and overseeing cost controls for the EPC scopes of renewable energy development and construction stage projects. The candidate will serve an integral, lead role in implementing industry best practices for the project controls group and support building out a larger team. The role provides an opportunity to join a leading, vertically integrated renewable energy developer with an extensive and growing pipeline of utility scale solar and energy storage projects. This position will reside in corporate finance with matrix reporting and support to the EPC team.

The Project Controls Manager 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

• Responsible for working with Project Controls, FP&A, Treasury, and Finance teams to develop multi-year EPC development and construction portfolio planning, including pro-forma P&L forecasts and working capital needs
• 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.
• 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 EPC development and construction portfolio planning, including pro-forma P&L forecasts and working capital needs.
• Interfaces with project finance to provide latest EPC 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 EPC 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 5 years of project controls experience
• Proficient in project controls principles
• Prior experience in the Project Finance Closing process and experience working alongside FP&A/Finance/Treasury teams is preferred
• Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium- to large-sized EPC project
• 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    Austin, TX 

Travel    As needed, 15-20% travel

Job Level     Manager or Director - 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.

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.