Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring. 

Summary:

The Project Manager I – Solar manages site-based project management of utility scale solar project.

 Requirements:

Client Relationship Management Accountabilities:

• Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with the client’s expectations. 
• Strengthens and continually maintains client relationships.

Planning:

• Manages the project plan, hosts kick off, updates, and closes out meetings for the project.
• Manages project required construction permits as a prerequisite for project inception.
• Manages and maintains the project schedule from preconstruction to project close out.

Budget:

• Allocates budget, costs to date, forecasts cost to completion, procurement, and materials management.

Contract:

• Manages Contracts and Change orders.
• Manages purchases of project related materials and equipment.
• Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations for the project and documentation of variances.
• Ensures that the overall terms of the main contract are passed on to the subcontracts.
• Ensure the project team and all associated subcontractors understanding and adherence to the client contract, associated exhibits and project specific agreements.

Leadership:

• Supports recruiting and hiring of outstanding talent.
• Directs, guides, and coaches discipline managers to ensure activities on site are understood and following established processes through quality checks.
• Follows processes for systems and communication lines on site and ensures implementation is consistent. 
• Communicates variances to clients and executive management.
• Manages site personnel.
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manages rotation schedule to ensure proper staffing coverage at all times during project construction.
• Utilizes Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Managements Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and technical procedures.
• Performs audit functions to ensure compliance.
• Provides a positive and engaging work environment by:
  • Aligns individual and team objectives to department and company objectives.
  • Manages and supports employee development and growth.
  • Provides regular and direct feedback on performance and goal progress.

QA/QC:

• Manages quality control program to ensure processes are consistent and implemented according to the plan.

Environment:

• Provides the required documents, drawings and other forms to active projects for monitoring and maintaining the EMS.
• Supports developing projects to complete all required permitting activities before commencement.
• Ensures training is provided and certifications are maintained on field staff to comply with EMS requirements.
• Operates company assigned vehicle in a safe manner in all types of road and weather conditions.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Advanced level of knowledge in:

• Estimating work efforts
• Change orders
• Project Permits
• Leadership
• Team building
• Mentor and facilitator
• Decision making
• QA/QC Processes
• Development of processes and procedures
• Continuous improvement such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management
• Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements
• Interpreting state rules and regulations
• Project Finance
• Contract Management
• Sub-Contractor, vendor, and materials management
• Construction drawing review
• Drawing Quantity Takeoff
• Engineering management
• Communications, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations
• Reporting
• Writing skills
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio)
• Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera 6)
• Job costing or accounting software
• Functional competencies include building strategic partnerships, accountability, customer focus, system thinking, and excellence.

 Safety:

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.

Leadership:

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
  • Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
  • Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
  • Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent preferred.
• Any combination of education and work experience (2 years’ work experience is equivalent to 1 year of education) required.
• 3+ years in Project Management required.
• 2+ years in Solar EPC preferred.
• Domestic travel of 75% - 100%;
• Valid driver's license required.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement