Senior Project Manager (US)

Job Description

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.

Position Title:Sr. Project Manager

Department:Project Implementation and Operations

Entity:CS e-STORAGE

Reports To:Project Director

Location:Hybrid, US

Position Summary

The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of BESS projects from Limited Notice to Proceed activities through to Final Completion. This will include managing and coordinating all related activities with various stakeholders including internal departments, the client/owner, equipment vendors, EPCs, general contractors, and various subcontractors to provide a 'turn-key' BESS project. A significant amount of 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's expectations (where applicable) relating to project performance.
• Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews, and escalating functionality, quality, and timeline issues appropriately.
• Coordinate communication with all areas of the organization that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
• Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments 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, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Ensure all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

LNTP:

• Support the Sales and Application Engineering team with due diligence on Storage project opportunities.
• Work in conjunction with in-house system designers as well as subcontractors to prepare project-specific system design plans that take into account customer site and project considerations as well as pertinent local codes and regulations.
• Assist in the estimation of project costs and the development of project schedules.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage surveying, geotechnical, or other such 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 various 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 that all required construction permits have been obtained.
• Schedule due dates for drawings, specifications, software, technical manuals, and other documents required to complete technical proposals.
• Direct and support the Project Engineer in leading the engineering activities.

Procurement and Construction:

• Oversee project execution to ensure that all systems are installed exactly according to plan and that there are no technical installation errors committed that would decrease system performance or lifespan or cause potential system failure.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other 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 the status of the project 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 that the site construction activities adhere to established safety requirements and construction protocols.
• Coordinate project supplier quality audits in collaboration with Procurement and Quality teams.
• Monitor the status of the project 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 as required to management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Promote transparent communication and the 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 is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and influence positively 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)
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be able 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, in front of a computer monitor, and will involve 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 401(k) 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.