Operations Project Manager
Manages day-to-day delivery of Terabase Construct, the company's utility-scale solar project management platform: running key customer project portfolios, drone data-collection field operations, costs and schedules, subcontractors, and KPI reporting. Works hybrid from Berkeley, CA using tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Office.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Berkeley - BERKELEY, CA 94704
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, energy, or related field
- 3+ years' experience as project or operations manager in solar/renewable energy, heavy construction, drone technologies, or aerospace
- Excellent time management and ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and customer relationship skills; effective team collaboration
- Advanced or expert skill level in MS Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with project management tools such as JIRA and other Atlassian tools like Confluence
- Experience leading a small team and working with remotely distributed contractors
- Willing to work in Hybrid (Home/Office) setup with minimal supervision
- Travel up to 40% of the time, primarily US-based project sites
Nice to have
- Experience/knowledge of PV plant components (PV modules, trackers, inverters, HV systems, Wind, BESS)
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- FAA 14 CFR Part 107 sUAS certified drone pilot with experience operating drones (quadcopter & fixed wing)
- Knowledge/experience with photogrammetry and drone image processing software (Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, ODM, DroneDeploy, ArcGIS, SimActive Correlator3D, Propeller, etc.)
Full description
What We Do
At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all of this piques your interest, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Responsibilities
As the Operations Project Manager of the Construction Technology business unit, you will report to the Director of Operations & Delivery and work in tandem with the operations team alongside a team of data analysts. You will oversee and optimize the day-to-day operations of our utility scale solar energy project management software, Terabase Construct, including customer relationship management and interfacing with a global operations team. Your primary scope includes managing a portfolio of projects for key customers which involves regular interface through weekly meetings and project site visits, project cost & schedule management, developing customized deliverables such as weekly progress reports, remote management of an international operations & analyst team, as well as coordination with sUAS pilots and operators at customer sites. Additional scope includes subcontractor management of drone service providers, performing quality control functions of project artifacts and other deliverables, management and upkeeping of project data, product development and design reviews, and other day-to-day project tasking. You should demonstrate a meticulous approach to tasks, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work, from data entry to project execution, to maintain high-quality standards and minimize errors.
Responsibilities
Daily Project Operations
Support customer engagements, from booking to delivery, demonstrating operational excellence resulting in delighted customers.
- Project manage field operations for data collection, solving/escalating issues that arise while proactively communicating with and managing customer expectations
- Identify, build, and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers and contractors, negotiate contracts, and ensure the safe and efficient execution of contracts and services.
- Monitor and control project costs to ensure projects stay within budget. Prepare cost estimates, track expenses, and work with finance teams to report on financial status