Director Project Controls

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.

Position Description

The Project Controls Director position, reporting to the Sr Director of Project Controls and dotted line reporting to the 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 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

• Responsible for Cost, Schedule, Risk Management, and Change Management 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, schedule progress and risks.
• Responsible for and provides functional support for the creation of detailed cost reports, cashflows, Schedule creation and updates, monthly progress reports, support contractor evaluations during RFP/Bid stages support project finance model updates and construction loan draws.
• Responsible for tracking, analyzing, and evaluating EPC vendor performance against contract obligations (pre and post-contract award), tracking risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Supports FP&A and EPC teams with multi-year development and construction portfolio planning, including pro-forma P&L forecasts and working capital needs.
• 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 preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual cost and schedule progress reports both at the project level and consolidated portfolio level, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of project controls experience. Renewable Industry experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability and experience managing multiple projects and portfolios.
• Full proficiency 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 | Austin, TX | Remote

Travel 25% to 50% travel required as necessary

Job Level 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.