Renewable Energy Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (NYSE : REXR) is a leading, publicly traded industrial real estate investment and management company operating a $13 Billion industrial real estate portfolio.

Renewable Energy Project Manager

We are currently seeking a Renewable Energy Project Manager ("RPM") to join our expanding development and construction team, based in either our Los Angeles or Costa Mesa office (hybrid working).

This role plays a vital part in continuing our overall strategy to net zero while ensuring we develop high quality renewable solutions.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in project management within the renewable energy sector, with a particular focus on rooftop solar, battery and EV.

The RPM will lead renewable projects from inception to completion with primary responsibility and accountability for budgets, schedules and the general scope of work.

The RPM will collaborate closely with the various stakeholders (including construction, design, leasing, investments, asset management and property management) to ensure the successful completion of projects.

This position reports to the Director of Capital Projects. Approximately 25% of travel will be required for this role all within Southern California (including to construction sites, corporate offices, vendor locations).

Location : #LI-Hybrid / Los Angeles, CA

About The Role

• Overall responsibility for all stages of renewable, clean energy construction projects.
• Develop and review project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, contracts, standards, bidding and project closeout from EPC vendors.
• Supervise (outside consultants / contractors) project implementation to ensure cost, time, quality, safety and execution guidelines according to schedule.
• Effectively manage the risk of each project relative to the constraints of each property (risks may include financial, tenant, utility, supply chain etc)
• Competent / experienced in contract negotiations.
• Develop work breakdown structures as well as negotiating them with vendors.
• Manage all parties involved (internal and external) and ensure professional project management from system design to completion.
• Actively participating in developing project standards.
• Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results.
• Track actual costs and assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
• Communicate with corporate accounting,finance, and asset management to help with accurate internal accounting, corporate budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Perform other duties and special renewable energy projects, as assigned by the Director of Capital Projects.

About You

• Experience with construction / project management processes, means, and methods, specific to the renewable energy sector (and preferably relating to industrial assets) in Southern California.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in general construction / engineering, with 5+ years of rooftop solar PV project experience in industrial construction projects preferred (in a project management / project development capacity)
• Expertise in BlueBeam, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Yardi, Smartsheets.
• Demonstrated experience in managing solar projects (inception to completion operational handoff)
• Ability to manage multiple projects (typically anywhere between 5-20 projects concurrently, all at different stages)

Rexford Industrial's total reward plan includes a premier benefits package, bonus eligibility and long-term stock incentives.

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $165,000, with a 20% discretionary annual bonus target and stock grant eligibility.

The actual base salary and total compensation offered depend on a variety of factors, which include, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location where the job will be performed.

The final base salary and total compensation will be described in any offer letter.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Bonus Eligibility & Long-Term Incentives
• 401(k) Employer Match Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Robust Health & Wellness Program
• Volunteer and Community Engagement Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We celebrate diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. ("Rexford") makes the following disclosure : in connection with an application for employment at Rexford, Rexford is collecting the categories of personal information requested in the application for the purpose of evaluating a potential employment relationship with the applicant.

Rexford does not sell personal information. To learn more about Rexford's privacy policy, please visit https : / / www.rexfordindustrial.com / privacy -policy

These stock grants are subject to approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, are currently subject to vesting over a four-year period, with 25% of the grant vesting per year, and require continued employment on the grant date and each applicable vesting date.

Actual bonus and stock grants are discretionary based on company and / or individual performance determined by Rexford Industrial in its sole discretion, and the amount of any such bonus and / or stock grant may be less or more than the targets (and may be zero).

You must remain employed through the payment date of any such bonus and / or vesting to be eligible for payment / vesting.