Join our dynamic team in the growing solar industry! We are looking for a dedicated Solar Project Manager who will oversee the overall direction, completion, and financial performance of solar projects. This role is essential to our success and will offer you valuable experience in a booming field. This position will be based in Abilene, Texas for the initial months of your employment. • Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage solar projects from inception to completion. • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success. • Monitor project financials and performance indicators. • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and clients. We are excited to expand our team and welcome passionate individuals ready to make a difference in the solar industry!
See More Details >>Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary • ** This position is located in Abilene, Texas for the first few months *** The Solar industry is rising, and we are excited to continue growing our team! This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of solar projects ranging from $15 – $49 million in size. This onsite position, with monthly rotations home, is responsible for the construction of the mechanical scopes on large scale solar projects up to 500MW. Essential Job Accountabilities • Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met. • Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget. • Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid to build process. • Coordinate efforts with estimators, large project sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule. • Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule. • Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off. • Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner. • Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue, and schedule. • Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base. • Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance. • Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins. • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Education • BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction. Work Experience • Five (5) to ten (10) years progressive project experience in the solar industry or civil construction. • Minimum of five (5) years experience in mechanical scope oversight within the private sector. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities • Knowledge of large scale solar construction. • Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues. • Maintain ability to work in high production environment. • Demonstrated decision-making skills. • Excellent leadership skills. • Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills. • Accuracy at all times. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience. Additional Requirements/Skills • Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis. • A team player. Our Benefits At a Glance Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Salary Range $106,950.00 - $177,312.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
See More Details >>Gray Hawk Land Solutions is currently hiring for the position of a Sr. Right-of-Way Agent in Amarillo, TX . The individual we are looking for must be a self-starter and able to perform the below tasks with very little or no supervision. This is an on-site position in the panhandle of Texas and includes per diem 7 days a week. Qualifications and Responsibilities • Establishes and maintains good relationships with surface owners and local government officials and agencies. • Represents client and self with professionalism and integrity. Can relate to people from various backgrounds. Can diffuse tense situations quickly. • Negotiate terms for surface agreements, including surface use agreements, pipeline rights of way, and easements. Settle surface damages and ensure necessary access to company assets. • Thorough understanding of surface use agreements, easements, pipeline ROW, surface titles, and gov't laws/regulations related to Right of Way operations. • Able to conduct internal title research and external title research in the courthouse with no supervision. • Mapping software experience (GIS, Google Earth, ability to deed plot, ability to learn any client internal mapping systems). • Ability to interpret drawings and redline where needed (Alignment drawings, Certified Property Plats, Permit Drawings, Temporary Workspace Drawings, Construction Access Drawings). • Ability to navigate multiple client databases. • Ability to conduct online research. • Demonstrate excellent computer knowledge through effective use of software including Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel) and database use. • Able to work well in a team environment or an individual role. Education/Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Right-of-Way industry primarily dealing with negotiations of easements for pipelines; solar experience is a plus but not required. Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Diploma, or High School graduate. Pay Rate: This position offers a competitive 6 day per week pay rate plus per diem. Original job Sr/ Right of Way Agent- Solar posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the solar trade in Amarillo, TX, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge. These programs typically span two to four years, providing comprehensive instruction under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a notable presence in Texas. In Amarillo, solar professionals can expect to earn an average wage of $646.125 per week, with experienced workers potentially surpassing $1,000 weekly. Training pathways include community colleges, solar energy associations, and industry-specific apprenticeships, offering a route to a rewarding career with significant growth potential.
