Manager, Schedule and Cost Control

About Lydian Energy

Lydian is an established energy development company specializing in the development and construction of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in North America.  Lydian owns 14 assets in development, construction or under operation, consisting of both solar and storage, which reached or are expected to reach FNTP from 2024-2028.

Lydian is backed by Excelsior Energy Capital (“EEC”), a leading private equity fund manager with more than $1.5B in assets under management, that is exclusively focused on north American middle market renewables investing.  Lydian’s relationship with EEC provides several critical advantages, including access to (i) a specialized team of value-add investor-operators with decades of renewables development, construction, and transaction experience and (ii) committed discretionary equity capital, strong relationships with debt and tax equity investors, and deep experience structuring tax equity and project financings.

Lydian has built a team of seasoned, passionate energy infrastructure professionals with deep expertise in project development, construction, financing, and M&A. This is an opportunity to join a fully capitalized development platform that is running at full capacity, but still at an early-enough stage for you to have a real impact on company culture and commercial outcomes.

Job Scope

The Manager, Schedule and Cost Control is responsible for the implementation and training of best practices for project planning and scheduling, cost estimating and monitoring, progress measurement, risk management, and reporting at Lydian Energy. This role is responsible for ensuring open communication and information flow from project teams to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead for schedule and cost control on Lydian’s utility-scale solar and BESS projects in construction, including reviewing EPC contractor baseline schedules, monthly updates and pay applications.
• Ensure all project deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Ensure that all project controls processes are compliant with company procedures and best practices. Develop and implement new processes as needed. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.
• Provide timely and accurate project controls reporting and communication to management on the status and key performance indicators of the renewable energy project portfolio throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, including preparation, construction, and completion.
• Oversee the project's schedule and cost analysis during the construction phase to ensure accurate progress tracking and reporting. Ensure that the project cost distributions are aligned with the actual project progress.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Accounting team and lead the effort to maintain a cost forecast that aligns current and future payments with all applicable financial arrangements. Ensure that the forecast is accurate and up to date, and that it is communicated to all relevant stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with the Procurement team to ensure that all new purchase requisitions have accurate traceability and cost allocation. Review and approve all purchase requisitions before they are submitted for final approval.
• Collaborate with the Project Management and Finance teams to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all project schedule and cost documentation with applicable Tax Equity, ITC, and PTC requirements.
• Assist the Project Management team with developing and documenting change requests to scope, budget, or schedule.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to ensure that all contractor and owner deliverables related to cost and schedule are submitted on time and in compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist the Project Management team in developing cost estimates for technical investment memos. Ensure that the information is comprehensive and accurate, and that it is based on historical actual data.
• Proactively work with the Project Management and Legal teams during commercial negotiations, contract preparation, and closing. Provide expertise on schedule and cost control to ensure that contracts are aligned with the project's objectives.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with milestone schedules and invoicing terms, and propose mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience as a project scheduler and cost controller in the renewable energy and/or construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project at an advanced level of proficiency.
• Cost/Earned Value experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate detailed information accurately to internal and external customers.
• Exemplary analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Ability to work on multiple complex projects at the same time.
• Sound business sense with the flexibility to improve processes or procedures.
• Ability to effectively accomplish goals working with remote team members.
• Ability to think and analyze situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous commitment to safe operations.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal-employment principles and are dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation or any other protected category or class that may be applicable.

Originally posted on Himalayas