JOB DESCRIPTION
Sr.ProjectManager
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutionsaimedatimprovinggridoperations,integratingcleanenergy,andcontributingtoasustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutionsinvariouslocations,includingtheUnitedStates,Canada,theUnitedKingdom,andChina.Thissignificant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry.Currently,theCompanyoperatestwofullyautomated,state-of-the-artmanufacturingfacilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
Foradditionalinformationaboute-STORAGE,visitwww.csestorage.com
CanadianSolarwasfoundedin2001inCanadaandhasbeenlistedonNASDAQsince2006.Itisnowone of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturerofsolarphotovoltaicmodules,providerofsolarenergyandbatterystoragesolutions,and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise,sinceentering the project developmentbusiness in2010,CanadianSolar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipelineof52 GWh,including approximately2 GWh under constructionor in backlog,and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
ForadditionalinformationaboutCanadianSolar,visitwww.canadiansolar.com
PositionTitle:Sr.ProjectManager
Department:ProjectImplementationandOperations
Entity:CSe-STORAGE
ReportsTo:Managing Director, Operations and Service
Location:Kitchener, ON, Canada
PositionSummary:
The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of BESS projects from LimitedNotice to Proceed activities through to Final Completion. This will include managing and coordinating all related activities with various stakeholders including internal departments, the client/owner, equipment vendors, EPCs, general contractors, and various subcontractors to provide a ‘turn-key’ BESS project. A significant amount of project management and EPC construction experience is required as well as demonstrated influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Responsibilities
Overall:
- Manage the execution of one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity (quality, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource issues, risks, and customer satisfaction).
- Serve as the primary point-of-contact by establishing, maintaining, and managing customer, subcontractor, and joint venture partner's expectations (where applicable) relating to project performance.
- Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews, and escalating functionality, quality, and timeline issues appropriately.
- Coordinate communication with all areas of the organization that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
- Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary, during the project cycle.
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
- Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
- Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
- Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
- Ensure all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures are followed.
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned.
LNTP:
- Support the Sales and Application Engineering team with due diligence on Storage project opportunities.
- Work in conjunction with in-house system designers as well as subcontractors to prepare project-specific system design plans that take into account customer site and project considerations as well as pertinent local codes and regulations.
- Assist in the estimation of project costs and the development of project schedules.
- Prepare, negotiate, and manage surveying, geotechnical, or other such work scopes to support project execution activities.
- Develop and manage project requirements, division of responsibility, requests for proposals, and make procurement recommendations for construction and various supporting subcontractors.
- Support the commercial and legal team in preparing and negotiating EPC Contracts.
Engineering:
- Prepare, negotiate, and manage design engineering contracts.
- Manage construction permitting activities and ensure that all required construction permits have been obtained.
- Schedule due dates for drawings, specifications, software, technical manuals, and other documents required to complete technical proposals.
- Direct and support the Project Engineer in leading the engineering activities.
Procurement and Construction:
- Oversee project execution to ensure that all systems are installed exactly according to plan and that there are no technical installation errors committed that would decrease system performance or lifespan or cause potential system failure.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Direct and support the Project Coordinator in coordinating day-to-day project management activities.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
- Monitor the status of the project to ensure documentation is submitted according to schedule.
- Review and verify project documents for completeness, format, and compliance with contract requirements.
Quality and H&S:
- Ensure that the site construction activities adhere to established safety requirements and construction protocols.
- Coordinate project supplier quality audits in collaboration with Procurement and Quality teams.
- Monitor the status of the project to ensure documentation is submitted according to schedule.
- Review and verify project documents for completeness, format, and compliance with contract requirements.
Reporting:
- Report project status and performance data as required to management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Promote transparent communication and the use of company project management platforms and tools.
- Collaborate with execution team leadership to implement state-of-the-art project management tools.
- Maintain and report monthly on project budget and payment status.
Requirements
- Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) degree or diploma
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in managing construction projects, with preference for experience in utility-scale renewable projects
- Strong negotiation, facilitation, risk management, and consensus-building skills
- Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems, and photovoltaic or Energy Storage system applications is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and influence positively a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
- Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality
- Expert knowledge of creating business requirements, work plans, project schedules, and associated project artifacts
- Professional-level capabilities with project management tools (e.g., MS 365 and Microsoft Project, P6)
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Must be able to travel to domestic locations as needed per project
- Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
- Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct
- Work will be performed in a standard office environment, in front of a computer monitor, and will involve sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, and reaching
Compensation&Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus packagebasedonanannualobjectiveachievement.Ourgenerousbenefitspackageincludesa401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days.
CanadianSolarInc.isanEqualOpportunityEmployer(EOE).Qualifiedapplicantsareconsideredfor employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
