Undergraduate degree in project management, engineering, technology, sciences, or mathematics, or equivalent experience
5+ years of project management experience, specifically with solar-DG and/or battery storage projects
Proven capabilities in managing multi-million-dollar projects and resources
Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making skills
Ability to travel frequently (over 25%) for project needs
Responsibilities
Oversee all stages of Solar-DG and/or Battery Storage projects
Develop and review schedules, cost estimates, and project documents
Supervise project execution ensuring safety and performance standards are met
Negotiate contracts and manage project resources effectively
Represent the project to external stakeholders including customers and grid operators
Control project scope, schedule, and budget diligently
Benefits
Opportunity to work on innovative solar and battery storage projects
Experience with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners
Professional development opportunities in project management
Exposure to large-scale, multi-million dollar projects
Dynamic work environment with potential for regional travel
Full Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for all stages of Solar-DG and or Battery Storage projects
Develop and review project schedules, cost estimates, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, and subcontract documents
Supervise project implementation to ensure safety, cost, time, quality and performance objectives are achieved
Competent / experienced in contract negotiations
Manage project resources (internal and external) and ensure professional project management through engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, commissioning and testing and project turnover to O&M.
Represent project towards external parties such as customers, investors, grid operator and others
Responsibility and accountability for controlling project scope, schedule and budget
Knowledge:
Understanding of project management and project controls in an engineering and construction environment.
Good understanding of engineering and construction documents and processes.
Demonstrated understanding of engineering and construction methodology and the associated financial aspects
Demonstrated understanding of cost estimating, scheduling, and budget projections
Skills/Abilities:
Professional attitude and presentation while representing the company.
Independently has overseen multi-million-dollar projects
Extensive work experience in management and completion of large-scale projects
Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and manage stakeholder expectations.
Excellent planning, organizational and risk management skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Experience in all fiscal aspects of project management.
Ability to handle all required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
Experience in dealing with a large and diverse number of problems, often simultaneously.
Proven ability to work as part of a project management team.
Ability to use software for project scheduling and tracking and other PC software applications commonly used for project management. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft office tools.
Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction and authority
Core Competencies:
Team Leader
Independent worker
Customer focus
Integrity and trust
Well organized
Ability to solve difficult problems
Results oriented
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Handle multiple priorities
Priority setting
Qualifications:
Undergraduate four-year degree in technical area (project management, engineering, technology, sciences, or mathematics), or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Requires frequent (over 25% at times) overnight travel, may include auto, air, rail travel.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and strict timelines
Excellent decision making, risk management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Proven planning, organizing, and leadership skills
Strengths in time management, project development, follow-up, and execution
Excellent eye for detail, ambitious and a strong work ethic
Ability to develop subcontractor/vendor relationships and regional strategic partnerships
Strong client focus with well-developed customer relations skills
Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Confidence and ability to work under pressure
Ability to work with diversified workforce
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of solar-DG and or battery storage projects
Demonstrated ability in managing projects: development, planning, installation, and execution
Experience in handling high stress situations where tact and cooperation are crucial to cost-effective operation.
Advanced understanding of internal sales process for both government and private sector opportunities.
Advanced understanding of the technical, financial, and contractual aspects of the Distributed Generation business.
Ability to work well with Business Development Managers and Engineers in the sales process to ensure success and fluent integration toward executed contracts for the Company
Knowledge of engineering and construction practices in solar retrofit / renovation applications obtained through demonstrated experience.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or working knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge
