Project Manager

Catalyze is rapidly accelerating the transition to renewable energy by making it easy and profitable to integrate smart energy resources into new and existing buildings and infrastructure. As a national energy transition partner and independent power producer (IPP), we develop, construct, own, operate, and maintain integrated solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging assets for commercial and industrial customers. We combine our proprietary technology, financial strength, and industry expertise to deliver standardized, yet configurable systems that meet our partners’ unique needs. These offerings enable commercial and industrial property owners, operating companies, and their customers to extract greater value from their assets, take increased responsibility and ownership of their energy profile, and ultimately become part of the clean energy transition. 

As we continue to grow and expand our solutions across the country, our team is shaping the future of renewable energy. We are looking for passionate, collaborative, innovative thinkers who want to build a better future and do work that matters.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage the successful completion of solar energy projects, ensuring they adhere to stringent quality standards and are completed in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. 

• An experienced Project Manager who knows the causes and solutions to common issues, takes initiative, and knows how to prioritize solutions
• A problem solver who looks at problems from various points of view and asks the right questions using the right resources
• A learner who is able to absorb complex information, readily learns from mistakes, and uses new information to solve issues
• Results-oriented, with the ability to mobilize resources, stay focused on objectives, and actively look for the best way to achieve goals 
• An effective organizer and planner, with the ability to make realistic and accurate budgets and assign resources appropriately
• Decisive and possess the ability to make decisions and take action that promotes efficiency and effectiveness
• A skilled communicator who effectively presents complex information to various stakeholder groups in a logical and accessible way

• Develop and manage the customer relationship throughout the project lifecycle to ensure positive outcomes
• Driving upfront planning and scheduling of projects including but not limited to: Budgets, Forecasting, Risk Management and Interconnections.
• Approve Invoices, Change Orders and Purchase Orders
• Manage project activities from pre-construction through commercial operation
• Bring the Sales, Development, and Construction teams together and lead the closeout process, focusing on all critical aspects of the project and capturing lessons learned, project metrics, and considerations for the future
• Coordinate equipment selection and procurement with the Procurement & Engineering team
• Generate and negotiate contract agreements with the customer and suppliers and Subcontractors in accordance with company standards and metrics.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and across the project portfolio; evaluate alternatives, propose solutions, and gain team buy-in
• Report to the leadership team on factors such as project status, QC results, safety, quality, schedule, risks, opportunities, financial factors, changes, people, and customer relationship
• Collaborate with the Safety team to continuously review and improve our safety program

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related field AND/OR construction trade license that requires a four year apprenticeship OR equivalent
• 4+ years of related experience in Construction/Energy industry preferred
• Knowledge of NEC and IBC
• PMP Certification and/or NABCEP  a plus
• Experience working in a Development or IPP/Owner a plus
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications
• Familiarity with wide variety of construction tools and technology
• Experience managing people, including subcontractors, and processes in a fast paced, results-driven company
• Experience improving systems and processes to drive a scalable organization
• Project management experience with budgeting, resource planning and management
• Competent on CRM software, such as Salesforce, Procore, and Microsoft Office and/or G-Suite office applications 
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the state where you reside

• Opportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry 
• Growth, development, learning, and advancement opportunities
• A highly flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas will be heard
• Excellent benefits (company-paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter / 401(k) with Company Match / Paid Time Off and more!

About Catalyze

Catalyze is a renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP) that also partners with medium-to-large commercial and industrial real estate groups and third-party renewable energy developers.   We increase property net income and tenant value with renewable, resilient, smart energy infrastructure including solar, storage, electric vehicle charging, and microgrids. 

We uniquely enable our real estate customers to use that increased income as a competitive advantage to expand their property portfolios.  For industrial customers, we provide both energy savings and progress toward renewable energy mandates and goals.  Our proprietary origination-to-operations platform supports our partners with optimal site identification and acquisition, energy load estimation, system design, project finance, and asset management.

We believe that when people feel safe and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to the team, it brings out their best and strengthens our company as a whole. This is why we’re dedicated to creating a truly inclusive workplace - one that values and promotes diversity and fosters an empowered workforce—allowing all employees, from any background or level of the company, to succeed in their jobs. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and value the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act and New York City Salary Transparency Law, Catalyze provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado or New York City. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado and New York City, NY only, the range of starting pay for this role is $116,000 -$115,000.