Project Manager - Solar Utility

Pearce Services • Contract • New York City, New York • 1m ago

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation’s critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

Your Impact:

The Project Manager, Solar O&M is responsible for the continuous improvement and pricing of operations and maintenance services for Pearce Renewables. The candidate will have strong interaction with external customers and internal stakeholders such as Sales, Business Operations, Field Operations, Procurement to drive growth and optimization of our SOLAR service offerings to the U.S. market. Must possess the ability to interpret customer requirements, match services to customer specifications/drawings, and ensure that the quote is technically compatible and competitive by communicating with the Field Operations team to determine/clarify project requirements. Understands, analyzes, documents, and communicates contractual, technical, and commercial terms and has a working understanding of bid strategies. This individual will present a quotation package with comments on exceptions and built-in value to customers to ensure quality output.

Core Responsibilities:

Oversees the development of proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from customers.
Works directly with electrical contractors to receive, review, and approve bids.
Identifies and onboard new electrical contractors to strengthen Pearce’s offerings.
Drives improvement in the subcontractor onboarding process reducing delays and improving coverage.
Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects and maximizes business opportunities.
Develops and establishes a repository of templates, standard language, product collateral, exhibits, and other data resources to create high-quality and accurate responses.
Partners with Procurement leaders to meet with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquire about their services, negotiate pricing, and communicate any product or service-related concerns.
Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Manages the relationship with the customer and relevant stakeholders
Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.
Identifies and develops new opportunities with customers.
Prepares status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
Submits project deliverables and ensures that they adhere to quality standards.
Coordinates with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
Understand the contracts for the assigned accounts in detail.
Using key performance indicators continuously monitor and evaluate site production/availability and Pearce performance. Performance targets include response time, time to repair, and on-time preventive maintenance performance.
Initiate and take effective corrective actions when site performance/availability guarantees, or contract compliance are trending in a negative direction.
Manage communication between Pearce and the customer to include incident notifications, incident investigations, scheduling and conducting status calls/meetings.
Manage the customer relationship and performance to minimize and prevent technical and commercial disagreements, but if disagreements arise, lead, and manage the resolution.
Spot check work order record keeping quality and provide appropriate feedback to an individual entering work order information.
Provide coaching and oversight to team members with assigned contact obligations.
Monitor accounts receivables for assigned customer accounts and take appropriate action for overdue receivables.
Understand profit/lost reports for assigned customers and work with the Field Operations Managers to manage cost of goods sold and ensure all billable work is identified, approved by the customer.
When required by contract and invoiced to the customer.
Review and provide input to the Annual Operating Plan for assigned accounts (the annual revenue and cost of goods sold budget).
Provide leads to the Sales organization and support the sales effort to include draft contract review, pricing for proposals and review/draft contract statements of work.
Periodically visit assigned accounts power generation site to observe the condition of the site and quality of work performed by Pearce.
Other duties may be assigned or required.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of related project management experience with an electrical contractor, commercial/industrial experience.
3 to 5 years of relevant work experience with proven leadership skills. Deep understanding of product requirements management and general product knowledge as well as market knowledge and awareness of pricing strategies and unique selling propositions.
Knowledgeable in all areas of electrical installation including a working knowledge of contract documents, project estimates, construction, and maintenance specifications.
Excellent communication and networking skills. Analytic, accurate, and focused style of work. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Excel) is required.
A successful track record with demonstrated capability to lead and drive process improvements.
Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required.
Self-motivated person who can operate independently and can play well in a high-growth environment.
Customer Service experience -- a previous customer-facing role is preferred.

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

Employment may require working on weekends and holidays, including an "on call" service availability via telephone/text message.
Travel requirements dependent on support of the company (up to 25% travel).

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$50—$70 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!