Application Guide
How to Apply for Project Manager
at Pivot Energy
🏢 About Pivot Energy
Pivot Energy is a mission-driven company accelerating the clean energy transition through community and commercial solar and storage projects. Unlike many developers, Pivot focuses on impactful decarbonization while maintaining a collaborative, remote-first culture that values innovation and sustainability.
About This Role
As a Project Manager, you'll own the end-to-end delivery of solar and storage projects, from handoff to closeout, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and schedule targets. Your work directly contributes to reducing carbon emissions and expanding renewable energy access across the US.
💡 A Day in the Life
Start your day reviewing project schedules and updating risk registers, then join a call with the EPC to discuss progress and change orders. Afternoon is spent coordinating with utilities on interconnection timelines, reviewing financial forecasts in Sage Intacct, and preparing compliance documents for an upcoming audit.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Pivot Energy Is Looking For
- Has 3+ years of project management experience specifically in renewable energy (solar/storage) or infrastructure construction, not just general PM.
- Proven track record of managing contracts, budgets, and CPM schedules using tools like Procore, Sage Intacct, or Power BI.
- Comfortable coordinating diverse stakeholders (EPCs, utilities, AHJs) and managing change events with financial discipline.
- Holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business, or can demonstrate equivalent hands-on experience in solar project execution.
📝 Tips for Applying to Pivot Energy
Highlight specific solar/storage project examples with metrics (MW, budget, timeline) in your resume and cover letter.
Mention your proficiency in Procore, Sage Intacct, or Power BI; if you lack direct experience, note transferable skills with similar systems.
Tailor your application to show understanding of Pivot Energy's focus on community solar and decarbonization impact.
Emphasize experience with contract administration and change order management, as these are core to the role.
Include a brief note on your ability to work remotely across time zones, as the role is remote (US).
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for clean energy and alignment with Pivot's mission to decarbonize.", 'Specific examples of managing solar/storage projects from handoff to closeout, including budget and schedule control.', 'Experience coordinating with EPCs, utilities, and AHJs to navigate permitting and interconnection.', 'Your proficiency with project controls systems like Procore or Power BI, and how you use data to drive decisions.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Pivot Energy's recent project announcements and community solar portfolio on their website.
- → Understand their approach to storage integration and how they differentiate from competitors.
- → Check their blog or press releases for updates on policy or market trends they're addressing.
- → Look up their company culture on Glassdoor or LinkedIn to see how they support remote employees.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic resume that doesn't mention renewable energy or construction project management.
- Overlooking the importance of financial forecasting and contract administration in your application.
- Not preparing to discuss specific project management tools (Procore, Sage Intacct) in the interview.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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