Evergreen Posting
This is an evergreen position, meaning we are continuously accepting applications as we look to expand our talented pool of project managers for future openings. If you are passionate about the renewable industry and want to make an impact with a company that values your contributions, this is the place for you. Even if a position isn't immediately available, your application will be reviewed for future opportunities as they arise. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and we will keep your application on file and reach out when an appropriate position becomes available.
Scope of Job
PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology was developed at Caltech, deployed with research partners like NASA, proven-out with customers like Netflix and Children’s Hospital, and now scaling to fleets, corporations, and municipalities nationwide.
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all aspects of multiple renewable energy projects through completion at any given time. Projects will include solar PV, battery energy storage and EV charging equipment. The responsibilities include coordination with the utilities and townships, permitting, resource management, incentive management, contractor negotiation, and construction management. The Project Manager interacts with clients throughout the entire project, from contract signature until transition to our O&M team.
Location
We typically hire Project Managers based on location requirements of the team. They'd be open to be 100% remote or a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, Los Angeles, CA San Diego, CA or New York, NY.) depending on our current project location needs. Completing the address portion of the application and selecting if you'd be open to relocation will help us narrow our reach out when a position opens.
Responsibilities
- Support Business Development and Engineering once job is awarded in Procurement, for Value Engineering and Construction planning
- Maintain project budgets, prepare construction schedules, oversee quality control and client communications and expectations
- Support risk management activities for contract reviews and project deliverables
- Execute Turn-Key Installation across multiple renewable technologies from start to finish
- Manage field operations along with subcontractors and equipment deliveries
- Provide feedback to improve company protocols, installation practices, and company growth
- Perform onsite preconstruction kickoffs, QA/QC and safety inspections on active construction sites
- Interface with PF’s legal, estimating, business group leadership for project contracting and execution
- Work with the Operations team to complete Monthly Financial Reviews (including budgets, client change orders and prime contract change orders)
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Energy, Architecture, Sustainability or relevant experience
- Must have construction experience and knowledge of solar installations
- Must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record
- Procore experience required.
- Experience with the following applications/softwares preferred: Salesforce, Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project knowledge, CRM, and Smartsheets
- NABCEP Installer Certification is preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Ability to successfully resolve conflicts both internally and externally.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Plan and organize tasks to consistently produce results, with minimal supervision.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving, team development, and critical thinking skills
- High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments
- High sense of urgency with the ability to delegate and prioritize to meet required deadlines
Compensation
Depending on the experience and level of the Project Manager role, the pay range for this position is $72,000 - $140,000 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
Working Conditions
Approximately 80% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. Possibly 20% of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites.
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