Senior Project Manager- Renewable Operations Integration Solar-QA​/QC- Texas

Senior Project Manager
- Renewable Operations Integration Solar-QA/QC
- Texas

Location(s): Ozona, TX, US, 76943

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 95395

Employees in this position oversee the completion of tasks associated with the QA/QC of equipment for new solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects as well as monitoring of initial site reliability metrics and facilitation of RCA's for emerging reliability issues. Employees will manage a portfolio of projects across Texas and potentially other regions as needed. The ideal candidate will live within the region near a major airport to support the travel schedule.

The team works to ensure the operations teams are set up for success by managing an equipment QA/QC plan from pre-construction to operations as well as reliability. This role’s primary function is to ensure completion of the QA/QC plan and addressing outliers in a timely and efficient manner enabling the success of the operations teams upon completion of construction and through their transition to operations.

In this role, the candidate will coordinate a team of resources which includes both NEE and contractor teams to ensure successful completion of the QA/QC program oversight and management of punch list items. Employees in this role will support the other functional managers as a part of the larger team. Responsibilities will also include assignment of individual construction projects where site visits and inspections will be required.

Travel can be expected at 50% of an employee’s time.

In addition, you will coordinate aspects of equipment quality inspections required prior to startup. This is an engaged position and involves working closely with various groups such as the OEM’s, construction and engineering, solar and BESS Operations, and technical service groups.

Employees in this job plan, monitor and manage internal projects from initiation through completion. This role provides direction on projects to the department or project team members.

• Plans, coordinates and completes large-scale or several medium or small, complex or long term project(s) within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
• Identifies issues and challenges, measures and validates results, and implements solutions
• Provides information to internal and external clients on moderate to complex issues
• Creates and communicates presentation materials for report out and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Conducts external research and stays abreast of new developments or innovative advancements pertaining to the project
• Provides coaching, leadership and direction to project team
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:
  
  4+ years

• Strong knowledge and experience in any power generation or renewable technology, from construction through operations, or any part thereof. Solar and BESS experience is desired but not required.
• Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent is desired but not required.
• Master’s Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Project Management
Organization: Next Era Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified…