Sr. Project Manager

Job Description

The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from Limited Notice to Proceed activities through to Final Completion. This role includes managing and coordinating all related activities with various stakeholders, including internal departments, clients/owners, equipment vendors, EPCs, general contractors, and subcontractors to deliver a 'turn-key' BESS project. Significant project management and EPC construction experience is required, as well as demonstrated influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Overall

• Manage the execution of one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity (quality, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource issues, risks, and customer satisfaction).
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact by establishing, maintaining, and managing customer, subcontractor, and joint venture partner expectations (where applicable) related to project performance.
• Assemble project plans and teamwork assignments, direct and monitor daily work efforts, identify resource needs, perform quality reviews, and escalate functionality, quality, and timeline issues appropriately.
• Coordinate communication with all areas of the organization impacting the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
• Assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make appropriate recruitment decisions if necessary during the project cycle.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the project's success.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Ensure adherence to all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

LNTP (Limited Notice to Proceed)

• Support the Sales and Application Engineering team with due diligence on Storage project opportunities.
• Collaborate with in-house system designers and subcontractors to prepare project-specific system design plans considering customer site and project considerations, as well as local codes and regulations.
• Assist in estimating project costs and developing project schedules.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage surveying, geotechnical, or other work scopes to support project execution activities.
• Develop and manage project requirements, division of responsibility, requests for proposals, and make procurement recommendations for construction and supporting subcontractors.
• Support the commercial and legal team in preparing and negotiating EPC Contracts.

Engineering

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage design engineering contracts.
• Manage construction permitting activities and ensure all required permits are obtained.
• Schedule due dates for drawings, specifications, software, technical manuals, and other documents required for technical proposals.
• Direct and support the Project Engineer in leading engineering activities.

Procurement and Construction

• Oversee project execution to ensure systems are installed according to plan, with no technical errors that would affect system performance or lifespan.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and the critical path.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Direct and support the Project Coordinator in coordinating day-to-day project management activities.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Monitor project status to ensure documentation is submitted according to schedule.
• Review and verify project documents for completeness, format, and compliance with contract requirements.

Quality and H&S

• Ensure site construction activities adhere to established safety requirements and construction protocols.
• Coordinate project supplier quality audits in collaboration with Procurement and Quality teams.
• Monitor project status to ensure documentation is submitted according to schedule.
• Review and verify project documents for completeness, format, and compliance with contract requirements.

Reporting

• Report project status and performance data to management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Promote transparent communication and use of company project management platforms and tools.
• Collaborate with execution team leadership to implement state-of-the-art project management tools.
• Maintain and report monthly on project budget and payment status.

Requirements

• Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) degree or diploma.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in managing construction projects, with preference for experience in utility-scale renewable projects.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and positively influence a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• 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.
• Professional-level capabilities with project management tools (e.g., MS 365 and Microsoft Project, P6).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel to domestic locations as needed per project.
• Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct.
• Work will be performed in a standard office environment, involving sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, and reaching.

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.