Summary:The Project Manager will manage projects to company standards and drive high performance in project deliverables to utility scaled projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Responsible for managing 5 MW to 100MW+ solar construction projects from inception through project closeout.
- Manage client and project expectations.
- Responsible forexternal and internal reporting.
- Manage direct reports, and multiple sub-contractors, for solar projects.
- Coordinate with internal departments (safety, engineering, quality, supply chain, construction,etc.).
- Responsible for cost and scheduling goals and project schedule including: development, metrics,maintenance of the schedule to report weekly to executives on % complete, etc.
- Champion company's First Time Right process throughout the project.
- Responsible for project budget, risk management, safety, and quality.
- Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with all permits and laws, and mitigation measures onthe project.
- Maintain high level contact with permitting officials.
- Oversee the management of the system design and construction process.
- Make sure that all RFI's and Submittals are responded to in a timely manner.
- Ensure all Company procured materials are ordered and delivered to site in the required timeline.
- Work with procurement team to identify and order long lead substation equipment negotiation and execute the contract associated Purchase Order/ associated invoices.
- Work with Procurement team to identify and solicit contracting partners, hold pre-bid meetings,training sessions.
- Managesubcontracts once executed including tracking deliverables, schedules, payments due,managing change orders, and providing notices or dispute resolution if required.
- Manage punch list, demobilization and financial close out of project.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise PM/PC I on site, assist with interview and annual reviews.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:- BS in Construction, Engineering, Business or related discipline preferred.Candidates with significant experience within the industry will also be considered.
- 5-10 years of experience in project management and or operations.
- Experience in solar or energy related projects of $10M+.
- Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors, and/or self-perform work.
- Superior project management skills.
- Strong process orientation.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Travel to onsite project 90-100 % of the time as directed by supervisor.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:Work is performed in an office environment and in the field. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.
