Project Manager, Solar

Description Position Overview

The role requires project management experience and expertise on utility-class electrical infrastructure and solar projects. The Project Manager will lead engineering, procurement, and construction on solar projects between $3 million - $50 million in value. Primary objectives are to complete projects safely, on time, below budget and in compliance with project specifications. In support of these objectives, the Project Manager will take ownership of the project schedule, cost and revenue forecasting, contract compliance, risk and opportunity assessment and ensure compliance with company safety and quality assurance standards. Responsibilities will also include complying with all stakeholder agreements such as electrical interconnection agreements, land agreements, permits and the terms and conditions of all purchase orders and contracts with vendors and contractors. Critical to project success will be the procurement of engineering and construction services and equipment and material to the required specifications and in support of the project schedule.

The successful candidate will work on a cross functional team interfacing with project development, engineering, project controls and procurement, financial planning, accounting, and legal.

Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all aspects of project execution after project development through project completion and turnover to customer.

- Manage and be accountable for projects controls including project schedules, cost, and revenue forecasts.

- Produce reports and analysis for customer and internal purposes as required.

- Work with HSE Manager to provide a safe working environment for employees and contractors.

- Manage the quality of the project through quality assurance programs.

- Work with procurement team and engineering companies in the procurement of engineering services, consultants, contractors, equipment, and material suppliers.

- Manage contract obligations in key project documents and negotiate and agree change orders with customers and contractors.

- Ensure that parties are compliant with terms and conditions of contracts and agreements to minimize risk.

- Resolve project issues and conflicts effectively and ensure that change is documented.

- Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

- Acquire required permits if not already obtained during the project development phase and ensure compliance as required.

- Coordinate additional resources or outside consultants/contractors required in support of project management.

Apply critical thinking needed to communicate and influence employees at all levels regarding project risks, opportunities, and recommended action.

Requirements

- 5 years of project management experience on utility-class electrical infrastructure, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience on executing solar projects.

- Degree, preferably in electrical engineering, civil engineering, project/construction management.

- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

- Knowledge of solar systems and electrical substation and distribution systems.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision.

- Ability to work within a cross-functional team environment for project development and execution.

- Ability to manage client expectations within the context of project execution.

- Ability to effectively address and either manage or participate in the resolution of conflicts with clients or other project stakeholders which may arise throughout the course of project execution.

- Willingness and ability to travel as required to successfully manage projects.

- Experienced in using Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

- Ability to use project management software such as Procore and NetSuite.

- Experienced at using project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Oracle P6.

- Experienced at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The Project Manager will be expected to travel up to 25% of the time to other Priority Power offices, customer meetings, and site visits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.