Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery

Who We Are 

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. 

 What You’ll Do 

CPA is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated professional with experience in community resilience and the  development of solar and storage back-up systems. In this role, the Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery will be a critical member of the Power Ready project delivery team. This role will manage various elements of the implementation of Power Ready including vendor contract management for the Design Build Contractor, Owner’s Representative, and Operations and Maintenance Contractors including tracking construction schedules and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. The Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery will also facilitate the execution of member agency participation documents and ensure appropriate communication with member agency site hosts.  

 Who You’ll Work With 

The Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery reports to the Senior Director, Customer Programs within the Customer Programs team. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with teams including but not limited to Customer Programs, Power Supply, Government Affairs, Legal, and Strategic Sourcing to support program implementation and advance CPA’s clean energy initiatives. 

 Commitment to Diversity 

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

 Culture 

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in using Project Management software including but not limited to Microsoft Project. 

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

• Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight. 

• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting to senior leaders/officials and in public settings.   

• Excellent organizational, scheduling, time management skills and attention to detail.  

• Excellent analytical skills 

• Experience using data visualization tools and software (i.e., Tableau, Power BI) preferred. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Project Management: Lead end-to-end technical project management for behind-the-meter rooftop or carport solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from early development through commercial operation, including coordination of ongoing operations and maintenance. Oversee project schedules, procurement, budgets, invoicing, and documentation. Responsible for exercising independent judgment in identifying and resolving risks related to scope, schedule, and cost. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for external technical stakeholders, including design-build contractors, owner’s representatives, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) providers, and consultants. Lead coordination across internal teams, customers, contractors, utilities, and permitting jurisdictions to resolve technical, scheduling, and budget-related issues. Assist with CPA customer and member agency communications. Maintain strong working relationships and provide project update