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Project Manager (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
 

Company Overview

KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with operations in Waterbury, Vermont, and Buckeye, Arizona, KORE is the leading U.S.-based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy industry. With clients in energy storage, e-mobility, utility, industrial and mission-critical markets, KORE Power provides the backbone for decarbonization across the globe. As the first U.S.-based, American-owned, and fully integrated provider of cells, batteries, and solutions, KORE is uniquely positioned to serve these markets. Through the construction and operations of its large-scale battery cell manufacturing facility in the U.S., KORE is positioned to operate at 12 GWh per year capacity. The facility (the “KOREPlex”) will operate with net-zero carbon emissions through strategic partnerships and solar and storage co-generation.

KORE Power’s differentiated approach provides customers with direct access, unparalleled service, superior technology, and Tier 1 product availability. Focused on building sustainable communities, clean energy jobs, and green economic expansion, KORE Power is proud to offer a functional solution to real-world problems and fulfill market demand to deliver a zero-carbon future. The KOREPlex is expected to come to Buckeye, Arizona, and be the anchor to the development of the Sustainable Valley by the end of 2024 / early 2025. For more information, visit www.korepower.com.

Job Overview

As the project manager, you will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. You will be working closely with other team members to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinating with cross-discipline team members and clients to ensure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Reviewing customer contracts.
• Meeting with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
• Submitting project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards.
• Preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution.
• Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
• Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.
• Managing customer satisfaction within the project transition period.
• Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Scheduling team meetings.
• Reading and approving mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Creating project schedules and compiling document packages.

Reports To

The position will report to the Director of Operations and Project Management.

Qualifications

The candidate should be an experienced project manager with prior operations experience. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Proven experience in project management.
• Extensive experience with MS Project or other project management software.
• Experience rolling up multiple project schedules into a master schedule and accounting for company resources across multiple departments.
• Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Experience as a construction project manager or field services manager is helpful.
• Able to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Experience overseeing a design, construction, and implementation project.
• Ability to work in the field and recognize where improvements can be made to design and construction practices.
• Budget management experience.
• Experience establishing and maintaining key performance indicators.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges with or without corrective lenses or an assistive device.
• Some lifting is expected; occasional exertion of up to 25 lbs. of force may be required.
• Good manual dexterity is required to use computers, mobile devices, and other productivity technologies.

Work Environment

• The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer and phone are normal.
• Secondary job requirements include travel with fieldwork which can consist of hiking, construction work, moving heavy objects, and wearing PPE for specific tasks.

KORE Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.