This position will support Utility Scale Energy Storage projects
Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Hybrid- Preferred candidates to be based in Houston,TX, Atlanta, GA, or Arlington,VA.
Contract to hire
As a Project Manager, you will lead the execution of turn-key EPC projects with the objective to deliver the projects on-time, on-budget, and without incidents/accidents. This position will report to the Director of Projects and requires an individual who has experience working in a matrixed and virtual environment, working with multiple stakeholders, working on multiple projects/tasks at one time, and working as part of a global team. Must have extensive construction experience (prefer electrical or civil). Familiarity with typical codes & standards for electrical equipment and experience with turn-key energy infrastructure project construction is required. Experience within Energy Storage markets is an advantage but is not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- The project manager will have P&L responsibility for projects up to $100M+ in value.
- Responsible to ensure all projects are delivered safely, to code, on time, on budget, and to the customers satisfaction. This work will be done in conformance with an internal quality program certified to ISO 9001 with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
- Lead turn-key EPC battery energy storage projects through delivery, from contract execution through to successful handover to operations, working in close collaboration with relevant functional groups including finance, engineering, procurement.
- Lead teams in reviewing engineering designs, managing project schedules, budgets, people allocation, and safety/quality plans across projects at various stages of life.
- Rapidly resolve technical issues to ensure projects deliver to quality, time and cost.
- Manage relationships with EPC, Equipment Delivery and other partners through the Project Delivery phase.
- Oversee contractors and sub-contractors to ensure quality and schedule are met and to ensure safety guidelines and requirements are followed on job sites.
- Proactively work with customers, suppliers, partners, sales and senior management as necessary to ensure project deliverables and contract requirements are met.
- Evaluate construction methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans and optimize value-engineering opportunities.
- Participate in business improvement projects including documenting and communicating initial project plans and any changes to the team.
- Support negotiations regarding project contracts with potential contractors and suppliers
- Alongside the assigned project finance team member, responsible for budget review, project revenue, and cash flow forecasts, and when appropriate proposing mitigation to contain cost growth.
- The candidate will have strong communications skills, be able to represent the company in person and through written material with executives from key customers, regulatory and other officials, and with the leadership of key supply chain or service partners.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in engineering, physics, or other technical discipline.
- 7-20 years experience in project management, construction management, or engineering within the power generation market. Experience delivering a project to a Utility customer is a plus.
- Minimum 3 years P&L responsibility delivering equipment supply or turn-key projects
- Over one year experience managing subcontractor contracts
- Has managed a matrix project organization comprised of 6+ functions.
- Valid Senior Project Management certification (e.g. PMI PgMP, IPMA Level B (Senior PM) etc.) preferred
