Senior Project Manager

The Role:

A utility-scale IPP is looking to further strengthen their team with an experienced Senior Project Manager to help bring their 1GW project pipeline online. They have successfully developed nearly 50 utility-scale projects since their inception totaling nearly 1GW, and are looking to continue to break ground on projects across the States.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Lead the planning phase of the project, including site selection, feasibility studies, and preliminary design. Develop project scope, budget, and schedule in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Permitting and Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the process of obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to environmental, land use, and safety.
• Contract Management: Manage contracts with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Negotiate terms and conditions, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
• Resource Management: Coordinate the allocation of resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, to meet project requirements within budget and schedule constraints.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, landowners, and community members. Communicate project status, updates, and any issues or concerns.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle and implement corrective actions as needed to minimize impact.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Establish and implement QA/QC procedures to ensure that work meets industry standards and specifications. Conduct regular inspections and audits to verify compliance.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management: Implement HSE policies and procedures to promote a safe working environment and minimize environmental impact. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Cost Control and Financial Management: Monitor project costs and expenditures to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to optimize financial performance.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules using appropriate tools and techniques. Monitor progress against milestones and critical path activities, identify delays, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Change Management: Assess and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget. Evaluate impacts, obtain approvals as necessary, and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Closeout and Handover: Coordinate the closeout process, including final inspections, documentation, and handover to the client or asset owner. Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled, and lessons learned are documented for future projects.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance, support, and mentoring as needed. Foster a collaborative work environment and promote professional development opportunities for team members.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for project stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and milestones. Provide accurate and timely information to support decision-making.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience building utility-scale solar projects.

• Managed the entire construction lifecycle of projects from NTP to COD.

• Managed multiple utility-scale solar projects simultaneously.

• Work with contractors, procurement, engineering, and late-stage development teams.

• Effectively managed the timelines of multiple 50MW+ projects simultaneously

• Ideally managed the construction of BESS projects too.

• Must have constructed projects in either MISO, NYISO, PJM, or ERCOT.