Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

⚠️ 5+ years of experience in a construction project management role is required - renewable energy project experience preferred ⚠️

This role requires travel to project sites primarily located throughout Illinois. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Illinois.

Our client is a leading community solar developer, owner, and operator. They have executed more than 450 megawatts (MW) of community solar and invested $400 million into clean energy assets since their 2018 founding. The company plans to invest over $3 billion over the next 5 years, with more than 2 gigawatts (GW) under development in 12 states. In the communities where they invest, their projects deliver clean energy, local jobs, tax revenue, and savings, alongside other benefits including workforce development and educational opportunities.

Position Summary

Our client, a leading Independent Power Producer, is seeking a Project Manager who will support their rapidly growing fleet of community solar projects from development to construction. The Project Manager will ensure the Project Management Team, projects, contracts, and communications advance with excellent organizational performance, and manage with reliability, diligence, consistency, and safety. This position is reporting to the VP of Operations.

• Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent
• At least 5+ years professional experience in a construction project management role is required, renewable energy project experience preferred
• Require familiarity with solar project design and technical standards as well as civil and structural technical knowledge
• Experience with solar project construction required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Sheets and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Strong proficiency with CPM and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA code requirements preferred

• Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms
• Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation
• Conduct due diligence on potential solar project sites, and evaluate the suitability of identified sites (i.e., environmental, geo-tech, etc.)
• Act as the Owner's Representative for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract Management
• Review and manage EPC Contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, EHS plans, and permit compliance
• Liaise with Construction Manager daily to understand in real time the status of the project
• Present weekly and monthly report on status of assigned projects
• Manage and coordinate utility interconnection processes for construction projects and related documentation needed for project interconnection and testing
• Manage engagements with project stakeholders and act as a representative of the company for interactions with landowners, local governmental agencies, customers, contractors, equipment and materials suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Support permitting and jurisdictional approval processes as needed for project construction
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables in accordance with the project budget and schedule
• Manage and coordinate activities of internal team of project engineering, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting staff as well as deliverables of EPC Contractor, project stakeholders, and regulatory and permitting authorities
• Ensure project quality control and safe construction practices by conducting on-site inspections as needed, coordinating with 3rd party firms if necessary
• Lead project status update meetings with senior management, energy off-takers, utilities, EPCs, and finance counter parties, facilitating discussions with a detailed project plan and high-level status dashboard
• Manage the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders and project financing needs
• Lead the coordination of project turnover exercises from Construction to the Asset Operations team for assigned projects
• Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards, and procedures

Approximately 30% of the time

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including participation in a 401(k) plan with company match, participation in an employer-sponsored health plan, and unlimited PTO.

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