Position Title: Senior Project Director
Department: Project Implementation, CS e-Storage
Reports To: General Manager of Project Implementation and Services
Position Summary: The Senior Project Director will be responsible for overseeing a regional project implementation team that will include Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Construction Managers for BESS projects. Providing leadership and decision-making project scope including but not limited to schedules, budgets, changes / variations, and dispute resolution. The individual will liaise with internal departments (Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Commissioning, Service, Accounting, Legal and Procurement), the client / owner, equipment suppliers, EPC's / BOP's and and various subcontractors. Department management, project management, contract review and EPC construction experience is required as well as demonstrated influence, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Responsibilities: - Lead and develop regional project implementation team including Project Directors, Project Mangers, Project Coordinators and Construction Managers
- Assist in creating Annual Operating Plans (resources, operating expenses) and then adhering to plan throughout calendar year
- Review, approve, and provide decision making for project schedules, budgets (expenses), scope changes / variations, quality and risks
- Determine and assign resources to cross-functional projects of high complexity working with internal departments including Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Commissioning, Service, Accounting, Legal and Procurement
- Review and provide input on contract documentation including head agreements and schedules for EPC and battery supply contracts, EPC / BOP subcontracts and equipment supply agreements
- Meet with senior level stakeholders (client, suppliers, internal) to negotiate and resolve conflicts
- Assist in estimation of project costs and development of project schedules / timelines
- Oversee and determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and determine key performance indicators to monitor performance
- Organize project lesson learned reviews to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
- Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the CS e-Storage Code of Business Conduct
- Adhere to and enforce of all health and safety rules and company policies
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned
Requirements: - Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil) or Business degree or diploma
- Minimum 10 years experience in managing construction projects and 5 years managing direct reports
- Experience with utility scale renewable construction projects, preferably in Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including oral, written and visual)
- Strong negotiation, facilitation, risk management and consensus building skills
- Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems and photovoltaic or Energy Storage system applications is required
- Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality
- Expert knowledge of creating business requirements, work plans, project schedules and associated project artifacts
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
- Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct
- Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) as required
- Travel required to client and supplier facilities and sites under construction up to 50% of time during peak periods
