Senior Project Manager

Job description

About

CleanChoice Energy, a national renewable energy company that empowers people and businesses to cut emissions and live cleaner, healthier lives, is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Solar Generation to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission driven organization transforming the U.S. electricity market by switching homes and businesses to 100% clean, pollution-free energy.

Job Description

CleanChoice Energy is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee the execution phase of our utility scale solar energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, a deep understanding of solar technology, and must be proactive to prevent potential problems and work toward mitigation of any issues impacting safety, construction, schedule, and cost.  The Sr. Project Manager will report to the EVP of Operations, Generation.

Responsibilities

• Manages utility scale solar project execution to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all technical, commercial, safety regulatory, and environmental requirements to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Responsible for project budgets and project performance metrics.
• Review and approve vendor project execution plans and project schedules.
• Collaborates with the jobsite and Safety team to develop, implement, and maintain the project safety program for a safe work environment. Creates and influences safety culture as a mentor and model.
• Oversees the implementation of quality management plan and quality culture.
• Coordinates, monitors, and manages design deliverable schedule to facilitate and/or assist with permits, procurement, off-site production, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout of the project.
• Manages project performance status reports for schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment, quality control, and best practices/lessons learned programs.
• Collaborates with Construction Managers and Site Supervisors to confirm that all necessary equipment, material, and resources are in place for field operations at appropriate times.
• Collaborates with commercial lead to support EPCA negotiations and review.
• Supports Project Development and M&A during review of new acquisition opportunities.
• Collaborates and supports the Project Finance, Legal, and Project Development teams to complete the successful and on time financial closing process.
• Manages risk of EPC Agreement and compliance by CCE as well as third parties to contract obligations.
• Manages project team, client representative, consultant, and trade contractor relationships.
• Schedule regular management meetings and/or job walks to maintain quality control and strong relationships with owners, subs, and project team members.
• Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including local governmental officials.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or other related disciplines or commensurate experience required.
• Minimum four (4) years’ progressive experience in Solar Construction project management, including roles as Project Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer, and/or Assistant Project Manager.
• Multi-project execution experience working on 20MW+ solar utility projects.
• Experience dealing with EPC Agreements and/or subcontracts.
• Computer proficiency is a necessity, including:
  • Working knowledge of MS Office suite, including advanced use of MS Excel
  • Schedule software; Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project
  • Project Management/Project Accounting software like Procore and Sage
• Working knowledge of project scheduling concepts and techniques.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with all levels of the organization.
• Possess integrity and commitment to compliance.
• Analyze and forecast cost and schedule projections.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Strong work ethic, a high degree of detail orientation, and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to travel (25% - 40%) dependent on project needs.

Travel

• Periodic travel required. Remote role.

Compensation

This position offers a base salary range of $175,000 - $190,000 and a robust benefits package and a robust benefits package.

How to Apply

CleanChoice Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our staff’s diverse, multidisciplinary background drives our success, and we are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter via www.cleanchoicenergy.com/careers.

About CleanChoice Energy

Our mission is to transform the U.S. electricity market by switching homes and businesses to 100% clean, pollution-free energy. We are working toward a world free of catastrophic climate change with pure, clean air and abundant renewable energy by providing renewable energy to everyone everywhere.