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juwi Inc. (juwi) is based in Boulder, Colorado, and specializes in developing, constructing, and operating utility-scale solar power plants throughout North America.

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power online over the next several years and is seeking a Director, Project Management to support the company’s goals.

FUNCTION:

The Director Project Management will be responsible for directing, developing, and leading juwi’s project managers, on-site construction personnel and juwi’s safety program. The incumbent will establish and continue contractor relationships and provide management support for construction sites and project managers.  The incumbent will be charged with ensuring the successful execution of all juwi construction projects from the pre-construction and contractor RFP phase through final acceptance under EPC contracts.  The incumbent will lead the hiring and training of new construction employees. The incumbent will travel to active construction sites periodically for oversight and support of the permanent juwi field team.  The incumbent will maintain the juwi safety plan, ensuring it is current with industry standards and law.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Supervise project managers, all juwi site construction personnel and juwi and contract safety personnel.
• Participate in negotiation of EPC Contracts
• Lead negotiation of subcontracts
• Provide leadership and guidance to juwi project managers
• Determine juwi’s construction staffing needs and lead hiring process
• Ensure safety procedures are successfully implemented on site
• Ensure all construction permitting requirements are followed and managed
• Develop list of capable contractors for various work locations; maintain good working relations with contractors’ managements
• Establish competitive bidding process for construction contractors; evaluate contractors for specific projects and present analysis and recommendations to Management
• Review project designs and provide feedback to the engineering team
• Review all project cost models and schedules to be used in juwi’s proposals
• Oversee development of construction “Scope of Work” for contractors, with input from engineering and legal

• Monitor and assure subcontractor performance, quality, and onsite conduct.
• Assign and schedule the utilization of JSI construction, commissioning and SCADA implementation personnel in support of project schedules
• Ensure project completion within established cost, schedule and quality requirements
• Champion the resolution of site issues identified by construction personnel or others; obtain input from parties such as engineering, procurement and project management
• Attend monthly site meetings with contractors’ management
• Recommend course of action to project managers on issues affecting schedule, cost, quality, scope of work or warranty considerations
• Develop and implement work processes to ensure productive and safe work processes
• Review recommended actions on Change Orders from project managers
• Provide construction input to cost savings initiatives; ensure construction related savings are achieved by engaging qualified contractors in project estimating exercises
• Support company presentations during PPA or EPC bidding processes and project equity sales
• Based in Boulder with frequent travel to job sites and to qualify contractors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree, 10 years of relevant experience;
• Thorough knowledge of EPC business
• Direct management experience
• Skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project
• Analytical Skills for problem solving
• Knowledge of PV systems a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication (verbal and writing) and coordination skills.
• Autonomous: take initiative and organize work in an independent manner.
• Team player, stress-resistant. Frequent project related travel is expected, a willingness to work flexible hours
• Desire to grow professionally

juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.  Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

Project Developer

Department: Business Development
Location: Boulder, CO

Function:

The Project Developer is responsible for securing land positions, negotiating LOIs and lease/purchase options, the successful development, including entitlement, permitting and environmental compliance, for projects to which he or she is assigned. The Project Developer will establish and manage the development schedule and development budget.  During the development phase of a project, the Project Developer will represent the company’s interests in front of authorities having jurisdiction such as city councils, zoning commissions, and planning commissions.  In connection with the project financing process, the Project Developer will prepare permitting summaries and will address questions and issues raised by juwi’s customers on these matters.  During the construction phase of a project, the Project Developer will  ensure compliance with all project permits.  The Project Developer will work closely with the Business Development, Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal and Finance teams to ensure timely and smooth project development.

Position Description:

Qualifications

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

JSI is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. JSI prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Origination

Department: BD
Location: Boulder, CO

Function:

The Origination team member will be responsible and accountable for executing the origination strategy of the company in the North American market.  The Origination professional will work closely with the company’s senior management group, Finance and Legal teams as well as the BD team leadership to execute the company’s origination goals. The origination responsibility/territory will be determined and may evolve as new market opportunities become viable.

Qualifications

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

JSI is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. JSI prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

TITLE: Business Development Manager

LOCATION: Boulder, CO       

START DATE: Immediately      

juwi Inc., based in Boulder, Colorado, is a developer, engineering, procurement and construction contractor and operator of large-scale renewable energy generation facilities. juwi has developed and built more than 400 megawatts of solar projects in the United States and maintains a >1 GW project development portfolio. juwi is wholly-owned by the leading German renewable energy company, juwi AG which, together with its affiliates, has developed and/or built over 1,500 renewable energy facilities worldwide.

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the company’s growth.

FUNCTION:

The Business Development Manager will work closely with the company’s senior management group, Finance and Legal teams as well as the rest of the BD team to execute the company’s origination goals. The position will present an opportunity to connect and collaborate with senior leadership and well as have meaningful access to the company’s thought-leaders through an active mentoring and sponsorship model.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible and creative team player who:

• Has exceptional problem solving, organization and communication skills
• Desires to grow professionally within the company and expand scope and responsibility
• Is reliable, trustworthy, and hard-working
• Is client-focused and solution-focused
• Is capable of quickly learning new subject matter / business segment areas
• Has a track record of consistently exceeding professional expectations
• Is able to succeed in a flexible and changing environment
• Can balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Consistently demonstrates integrity and intellectual honesty
• Learns from mistakes
• Thrives on interacting with people and establishing cooperative rapport with others

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The Business Development Associate will, in addition to fulfilling other related responsibilities:

• Generally support the Business Development group activities as assigned by the BD team leadership, senior management and other related functional groups within the company, including the Finance and Legal groups; representative tasks may include
  • Conducting market research under the guidance of the Director, Policy and Governmental Affairs,
  • Supporting senior executives with idea generation, analysis and advice on origination and execution of new projects,
  • Supporting the Finance and Project Development groups for purposes of creating relevant financial models,
  • Collecting business and technical content from diverse functional groups within the company and incorporating such content into Business Development deliverables,
  • Identifying process bottlenecks or resource constraints in connection with assigned tasks and communicating them to supervisors on a timely basis,
  • Making recommendations regarding the prioritization of origination priorities,
  • Proactively reporting the status of assigned business development tasks to the BD team leadership

• Take ownership of the company’s goal to generate energy project proposals on a high-volume basis, including
  • Preparing Request-For-Proposal responses (managing and collecting content and drafting the proposals),
  • Creating and sending out unsolicited proposals to potential customers,
  • Working on multiple projects and transactions at any given time with multiple teams,
  • Managing, updating and supplementing the company’s customer database

• Implement, execute and improve the tools and documentation used to communicate and report origination opportunities and priorities and the Business Development activities that are underway in support of these initiatives
• In connection with the tools and documentation described above, maintain and promote clear communication with and among the company’s Finance, Project Development, Legal and Business Development groups about the status of business origination activities and opportunities
• Arrange and facilitate/lead customer meetings among the Business Development team, the company’s senior management and potential customers once an origination opportunity has sufficiently ripened
• Effectuate a clean “hand off” of project opportunities to the company’s Project Development group

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA degree preferred).
• Highly skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Analytical skills for problem solving.
• Demonstrated efficiency in completing multi-disciplinary tasks.
• Detailed-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel through the United States and work flexible and long hours.
• Desire to grow professionally.
• Interest in renewable energy.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong team player with whatever it takes attitude.

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981. juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title:  Manager, Systems Engineering                            

Location: Boulder, CO

Start Date: Immediately

Reports to: VP, Operations

 juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America.  juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Manager, Systems Engineering to support the company’s growth.  juwi is seeking a capable professional who has demonstrated talent in solar utility scale facility modeling, analysis, and design.

FUNCTION:

The Manager, Systems Engineering is responsible for juwi’s initial system design activities including plant generation modeling and high-level system design. The Manager will be involved with projects at the early stage of development and continually contribute refinements as pricing, site feasibility and interconnection design evolve. The Manager will provide technical support during project engineering and construction as needed and evaluate and direct test efforts related to project performance during the operations phase. The Manager is responsible for technical and commercial aspects of generation models and performance guarantees and will suitably defend analysis and supporting assumptions under third party engineer review.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Provide team direction regarding initial system design, and optimization and act as the primary internal point of contact for new project design technical details.
• Work with Business Development group to support technical and performance aspects required to respond to RFP opportunities.
• Contribute to generation modeling improvement and oversee team members results for accuracy and optimization.
• Guide and forge an efficient, creative, and motivated Systems Engineering Team while providing career development for each member.
• Manage and contribute to operating plant forecast and performance reporting systems.
• Provide financing technical support for generation models and performance guarantees while contributing new ideas and innovative methods.
• Deliver performance guarantee oversight and analysis.
• Provide operating plant performance testing and troubleshooting technical expertise if underperformance is identified or suspected.
• Lead cost reduction/design improvement efforts for application into new projects or test facilities.
• Stay current on latest design tools, methods, and cost reduction measures offered or deployed in the industry.
• Research and develop automated internal tools and new methods for improved design efficiency and performance.
• Oversee juwi’s local test facility including equipment selection, test fixture/equipment design and data acquisition suggestions.
• Contribute to long term engineering and operating plant research and apply lessons learned to latest designs.
• Coordinate with international subsidiaries regarding system design, cost reduction ideas, and quality improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics, or applicable technical discipline
• Master’s degree is preferred
• A thorough understanding and demonstrated practical application of solar engineering, production modeling and power generation principles
• Highly developed understanding and application of solar modeling software including PVSYST and MATLAB
• Demonstrated technical team management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and organize work in an independent manner
• Desire to grow professionally
• Team player

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981. juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title: Senior Civil Engineer                                 

Location: Boulder, CO

Start Date: Immediately

Reports to: VP, Operations

juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America.  juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support the company’s growth.  juwi is seeking a capable professional who has demonstrated experience in large-scale civil design and consultant management.

FUNCTION:

The Engineer is responsible for leading juwi’s civil design activities including selection of external consulting engineering firms and evaluation of the work performed including land surveying, geotechnical, civil, structural, architectural, and environmental disciplines. The Engineer will support the Engineering Team by developing a set of ready for construction civil design documents. Additionally, the Engineer will be involved with projects at the early stage of development and contribute design refinements as cost estimates and site feasibility evolve. The Engineer will support the Project Development group in site selection, site layouts, construction cost estimates, preliminary site investigations, evaluation of test data and preliminary project due diligence. The Engineer will support the Construction team through the preparation of RFP documents, analysis of subcontractor bids, and selection of subcontractors.  Additionally, the Engineer will support the construction phase of all projects and occasionally assist the O&M group when civil design experience becomes necessary at operational facilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Support site selection, layout design and evaluate environmental, geotechnical, and civil risks during project development.
• Generate development and civil design and construction budgets, requirements, site studies, and schedules.
• Lead the development of land surveying, civil and geotechnical engineer design consultants Scope of Work for all projects.
• Research and apply jurisdiction-specific civil design requirements for site plans and permit compliant designs and drawings.
• Manage external land surveying consultants on the creation of boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, easements, and stakeout requirements for all projects.
• Manage external geotechnical engineering consultants for all geotechnical engineering requirements of a project, including, earthwork, foundation design, road design, soil parameters for electrical design, corrosion analysis, and racking pile foundation design.
• Perform preliminary civil site plan design and calculations, based on local jurisdictional requirements, for site preparation, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, overlot grading, roads, fencing, secondary containment for spill prevention, and drainage analysis and improvements (culverts, swales, detention ponds, retention basins, dry well design, etc.).
• Manage the complete civil design on all projects, including grading, storm water management (SWPPP), erosion and sediment control, access road design, drainage improvements, landscaping, fencing and site restoration.  Provide Professional Engineer’s stamp on drawings where applicable.
• Lead the development of Scope of Work for civil construction subcontractor agreements.
• In coordination with Project Management team members, conduct civil design solicitations, interview candidate firms and evaluate/select bidders for design work and permitting support on selected projects.
• Manage supporting civil design firms, landscape architecture firms and other consultants and contractors in engaged services.
• Collaborate with the racking group in racking layout and project design, considering topography, access, soils characteristics and site geometry.
• Support construction team members in overseeing civil subcontractor performance.
• Provide technical and practical field input into the Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams’ efforts, supporting JSI’s high-quality, safe and cost-effective design and execution of projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from an accredited university in civil or structural engineering, Master’s Degree is preferred
• 5-10 years of applicable civil design experience
• Professional Engineering license in one or more states with ability to obtain additional licenses
• Thorough understanding of national civil design codes and requirements (ASTM, ACI, MUTCD, etc.)
• Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and organize work in an independent manner
• Desire to grow professionally
• Team player

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981. juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.