Project Manager

Job Description

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 for external 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 on the 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.
• Manage subcontracts 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.