Sphere is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager that has focused on solar projects.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of design-build/engineer-procure-construct utility-scale (100MW+) renewable projects including: management and administration of the prime contract; overseeing the engineering, design, procurement; scheduling; and management of construction teams and subcontractors. This position is responsible for all facets of project execution including: project performance tracking and reporting; direction and leadership of the field office and field management; coordination and management for customer needs and expectations; and management of construction subcontractors, subcontracts, and purchase orders. The Project Manager will leverage established processes, tools, and Lean best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Project Management

Plans, executes, and reports on overall project performance
Ensures optimal relations among all project stakeholders (clients, design teams, field construction teams, subcontractors, and suppliers)
Develops initial project-specific schedules in conjunction with engineering design, scheduling, field accounting, and construction staff
Monitors the overall progress of conceptual design, intermediate and final engineering design, and construction activities
Performs value engineering and constructability reviews
Coordinates, prepares, and presents progress, budget forecasting, and schedule management reports on a monthly basis
Project close-out and warranty administration
Lead post-construction cost review and reporting

2. Field Supervision & Management

Develops and provides oversight to ensure compliance with project-specific health and safety plans and project-specific quality control and quality assurance plans
Manages integrated teams from project inception through completion with a “team first” mentality
Mitigates and effectively resolves potential disputes
Cultivate responsive and engaged professionals who actively live out the client's Values in a manner that respects, includes, and supports all stakeholders associated with projects
Ensures compliance with internal standards, policies, and industry-leading best practices
Incorporate Lean principles and drive continuous improvement

3. Customer Service & Coordination

Execute on the Client's business model which safely delivers renewable energy projects that are well-built, delivered on-time, within budget and delight clients
Coordinates directly with the customer to ensure optimal communication, customer satisfaction, and effective coordination between the project and other activities occurring at the jobsite
Submits and expedites timely receipt of progress payments
Administers and manages changes to the prime contract
Respond to client requests in a manner that collaborates for mutual success

4. Procurement & Vendor Management

Develops a procurement status report with the engineering design, procurement, scheduling and estimating teams, and defines the segregation of work by subcontract and purchase order packages
Develops and/or oversees subcontractor and supplier scope, price, and schedule exhibits for subcontract and purchase order packages
Works with procurement teams to coordinate local and First Nation bidding efforts
Procurement oversight of subcontracts, purchase orders, and invoices
Oversight of subcontractor performance and pay requests

Requirements

SKILLS:

Strong people relationship and team-building skills
Self-starter with superior problem evaluation/solving skills
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the multi-disciplinary teams
Strong understanding of project design and integrated EPC process
Strong understanding of construction means and methods
Ability to coach, teach, and mentor junior staff to develop technical and operational proficiency
Proficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6 preferred) and project management software
Strong knowledge of safety and environmental best practices employed by the power industry
Strong knowledge of quality control and quality assurance measures utilized by the power industry

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
Previous experience performing construction, contracting, and projects in the Power Delivery industry
Must be well versed in various aspects of engineering design and construction, and contracting methodologies, as well as project planning and management-related tasks and activities including, but not limited to, engineering, estimating, scheduling, bidding, project management and administration and management of prime contracts, preparation and administration of purchase orders and subcontracts, field supervision, budget control, safety, quality assurance, etc.
Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in transmission, distribution, and substation work

Supervisory Responsibilities: the individual will be responsible for the safety, performance, and quality assurance of 50-100+ employees at a given time, plus subcontractors.

Location:

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