The Project Manager in this position is responsible for managing all aspects and phases of multiple utility-scale solar + storage EPC projects and programs. The Project Manager is primarily responsible for collaboration with project stakeholders such as owners, utilities, landowners, municipalities, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project partners and internal resources such as engineering and construction professionals. The Project Manager will achieve project and corporate goals which are generally described as follows: project schedule milestone achievement, project scope management, budget performance and margin maintenance, quality control/assurance requirements, and site construction safety. The Project Manager will foster a cooperative relationship with project partners and internal resources while meeting the company strategic goals and continually messaging the value of the company services to stakeholders. This position has project P&L responsibility.
Location: Columbia, MD (preferred) or West Lebanon, NH
Responsibilities Oversee and manage the delivery of Company projects, on time, on budget, and in accordance with all applicable health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements; coordinate, supervise, and manage project team consisting of internal resources (i.e., Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Design Engineers, and Project Administrators) and outside partners such as subcontractors, consultants, vendors, clients, utilities, development partners; take direct responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, where necessary; secure subcontractors; lead team in vetting, qualifying, referencing, scoping, price negotiation, and contracting with subcontractors; implement and manage project administration, including project meetings, document control, submittals, quality control, construction team planning and documentation, and other close‑out and commissioning of projects.Manage budget, expenses, revenue, margin, and schedule for multiple simultaneous projects; track project actual P&L vs. plan and take corrective action to meet objectives; accurately forecast project revenues, cost, and margins. Manage subcontractor payments and project billings.Implement health and safety program for each project; manage project compliance with health and safety program, including compliance by personnel, subcontractors, customers, and others at the project site; assure continuous compliance by project and subcontractors with requirements of all project contracts, subcontracts, applicable laws, and applicable permits; take primary responsibility for understanding and applying federal, state, and local code and regulatory requirements.Implement and manage processes to secure and maintain required approvals from customers, interconnection providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) including building officials and fire marshals; assure accurate and timely submittals to customers, interconnection providers, and AHJs.Support internal origination, development, financing, and engineering teams on project matters, including project pricing, technical design, compliance with site requirements, permitting, and other constraints; perform project diligence, including site reconnaissance, geotech, and investigations; attend AHJ meetings, oversee and provide input on preparation of project design and construction documentation and plans.Report on projects to internal and external colleagues and project stakeholders; manage project details and update project progress on Company project management platform.Other duties as assigned.Superivision of Others: Supervision and direction of project staff, including Project Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, and Project Administrators; as well as supervision of external project subcontractors and vendors.
Physical Requirements: Frequent travel to various North American project sites having varying terrain and weather conditions. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Working Conditions: Work time will be spent both at project sites (outdoor construction sites) and in an office environment, with use of computers, telephone, and other office equipment. Travel is expected to be up to 25% of overall work time.
Fiscal Responsibilities: Project profit/loss responsibility.
QualificationsEducation/Experience
BA/BS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline required.5+ years progressive experience in project engineering, project management/construction including as a Project Manager, Field/Project Engineer, or Construction Manager.Experience with utility-scale photovoltaic systems of greater than 10–15 MW, preferably greater than 50 MW.Experience with utility-scale battery energy storage systems of greater than 10 MW, preferably greater than 30 MW.Advanced understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, building/fire/electrical codes, design/build contracts, and construction means and methods.Experienced with land development and project financial closing requirements.Experience with subcontracting industrial or large commercial electrical work required.OSHA 10 certification (preferred) or to be completed within six months of hire.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Strong experience in procurement planning, contract management, construction logistics, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting.Ability to create and execute project work plans, develop procurement and construction scopes of work, prepare projects schedules in Microsoft Project, and manage projects in Procore.Strong knowledge of construction contract language and contract negotiations.Understanding of project cost accounting and tracking procedures, including use of Procore.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to work with both internal colleagues and external customers and subcontractors.A commitment to a safe working environment.Ability to adapt easily and accept changing situations.Ability to multi-task and prioritize.Detail orientated.Ability to travel to job sites, vendor facilities, etc. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.