Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC

Project Manager

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in renewable energy project management; minimum of 3 projects from EPC to Commercial Operation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or Business Management; equivalent experience considered.
  • Strong understanding of construction safety requirements; OSHA 30-Hour qualification preferred.
  • Experience in managing construction QA/QC programs for renewable energy projects.
  • Proficient in project scheduling and project financial management, including critical path analysis.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relations.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience managing high-performing teams in stressful environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Engage and report to stakeholders to ensure accountability and progress.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards across all project phases.
  • Manage financial oversight of project budgets and cashflow requirements.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams through all project phases from RFP to Commercial Operations.
  • Facilitate problem-solving and communication among project team members.
  • Track and report on project status regularly, including internal reporting.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work arrangement with required travel to project sites (50% of the time).
  • Opportunity to work on diverse renewable energy projects, including solar and wind.
  • Development of extensive project management skills on complex projects.
  • Engagement with a broad range of stakeholders, enhancing professional networks in the energy sector.
  • Potential for involvement in innovative renewable energy solutions and technologies.
Full Job Description

Job Summary:

LRE is currently seeking an experiencedProject Manager (P4). The Project Manager will be Leewards lead during the late-stage development (post financial investment decision), construction, and commissioning of Leeward Energy renewable energy projects, which may include solar, solar/BESS, stand-alone BESS, and wind energy projects. The Project Manager will lead a team of internal stakeholders, site-basedconstruction management professionals, safety officer(s), and inspectors while ensuring safety, quality, contract, and financial milestones are achieved. This role will be remote based with monthly travel required (min. 50% travel).

Essential Functions:

  • Provide leadership in project risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies.

  • Provide leadership in stakeholder engagement and reporting to ensure that project stakeholders are properly informed and accountable for workstreams and work products.

  • Promote and ensure compliance with LRE safety standards and promote LRE safety culture at all times, specifically ensuring that all BESS/Module/Turbine Suppliers (or other owner supplied equipment providers), BOP Contractor(s) and their subcontractors, and other contractors accessing a project site are adhering to project site safety plan.

  • Must have a strong understanding of project budgets & schedules and be able to provide proactive oversight of project budgets, cashflow needs, and other financial related workstreams.

  • Lead and manage Contractors and Suppliers contractual obligations including oversight and mitigation of change orders and other financial risks on a project.

  • Lead a cross-functional team after hand-off from Development to ensure oversight and close-out of action items occur during the RFP, Contracting, Construction, and Commercial Operations phases of a project. Cross-functional teams are likely to include (at a minimum) Regulatory, Development, Safety, Environmental, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Utility/Transmission, Originations, Senior Leadership, and Legal. A candidate must be capable of leading such a complex team to ensure a project is built in accordance with regulatory and environmental compliance, contract, plans and specifications, financial, and safety requirements.

  • Interface with all project team members, tracking issues and facilitating and expediting solutions.

  • Responsible for maintaining clear and concise communications, keeping accurate records and thorough documentation throughout all phases of the project such that all stakeholders are informed and knowledgeable of key decisions points during the course of a project.

  • Identify, deploy, and manage a high-performingteam needed to monitor onsite construction and commissioning work for owner renewable energy projects.

  • As challenges or change conditions present themselves, a candidate must be able to actively weigh the various stakeholder viewpoints and ensure timely and informed resolution is achieved.

  • Track, manage, update, and submit internal weekly and monthly project reports

  • Interface with development team members on projects in late-stage development to ensure that project execution support is provided such that a project can move into the RFP/Contracting phases (e.g. constructability analysis, EPC estimates/ROMs, financial, permitting support, other items, etc.).

  • Support PPA and LGIA negotiations and execution as requested

Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of construction safety requirements. OSHA 30-Hour qualification preferred.

  • Experience managing construction QA/QC programs on renewable energy projects.

  • A minimum of 6 years of renewable energy experience, or have completed not less than 3 wind, BESS, and/or solar farm construction projects as a project manager from EPC Contracting through Commercial Operation. Desired experience to include in-depth knowledge of at least three of the following: civil construction, structural/foundation construction, electrical construction, turbine erection/solar module assembly, testing & commissioning, preparing for and supporting various project financial/tax equity closes, and achieving utility commercial operation designations.

  • Understanding of and experience managing renewable energy project contracts including EPC/BOP, testing & commissioning, turbine, module, and/or battery supplier agreements.

  • Extensive project management skills with a track record of achieving success on complex projects.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiations skills.

  • Strong PC skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, general software proficiency, and a sound understanding of project scheduling including critical path analysis, successor/predecessor analysis, change analysis, etc.

  • Strong managerial/leadership skills.

  • Bachelors degree in: Construction Management, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or Business Management. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Must have the ability to manage teams effectively in high stress situations while obtaining consensus and repeatedly overcoming challenges.

  • Flexibility to work at locations across North America for up to ~50% of year

Physical Demands:

  • Able to work in high stress environments

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer

  • Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight

  • Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions

  • Position will require sitting for long periods of time

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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