The Project Manager is responsible for planning and leading a specific project or a wide range of different construction projects from beginning to end. Responsibilities also include supervision of all vendors, contractors, and sub-contractors that are utilized throughout the various phases and scopes of solar projects as assigned by the Construction Operations Manager.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Essential Functions:
- Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
- Develops solar project timelines for project completion and manages land development and permitting, interconnection, and off-take timeline.
- Creates and maintains full project development schedules, high level construction, and interconnection schedules, to establish reasonable and achievable construction start and commercial operation dates
- Coordinates the installation schedules, monitors, and manages required staffing to ensure on time completion
- Ensures all regulations are met and permits are acquired
- Proactively identifies the elements of proposed project designs and construction requirements which could lead to disputes, claims, increased cost, or could adversely impact the image of the organization
- Provides professional oversite to multiple construction projects to ensure the completion in a timely manner and within budget
- Monitors, evaluates, and reports ongoing status of construction projects operationally and financially
- Communicates effectively with both internal departments and external subcontractors and suppliers when revisions and/or addendums are required
- Evaluates and approves all payment applications and invoices related to construction capital projects, ensuring budget compliance
- Reviews change order requests to determine validity and importance while exercising professional judgement
- Selects vendor, contractor, and/or subcontractor that provides exemplary, professional service in the most cost-efficient manner
- Exercises professional judgement in selection of vendors to complete construction projects while managing the needs of the company and maintaining productive relationships
- Maintains consistent and accurate records throughout projects to include final reviews of projects post completion
- Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge in solar and construction industry
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
- Computer and related software knowledge and/or experience and the ability to learn/use new computer programs to include MS Office products including MS Project
- Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with both internal and external customers
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle a complex workload
- Ability to identify complex problems and to review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Consulting and influencing abilities
- Ability to prepare reports, budgets, and maintain records
- Ability to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- Minimum of three years’ experience in planning, design and/or construction management of photovoltaic systems preferred
- Up to four years of experience in construction management or solar industry preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position directs and manages the Site Superintendents and Subcontractors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, training and development of employees and subcontractors; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching; addressing complaints/concerns, resolving problems, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.
Travel:
Up to 80% travel, to include overnight
Physical Requirements:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
- This position involves extended periods in a stationary position, standing, and walking; additionally, occasionally kneeling, crouching, and stooping
- This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
- Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
- Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladder
Work Environment:
- This job is generally performed in a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoor conditions on jobsite
- Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
- Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
Disclaimer:
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.
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