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Knobelsdorff · 3 months ago

Solar Project Manager

Goodhue, MN, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $138K/yr

Knobelsdorff is a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services. They are seeking a Solar Project Manager to work cross-functionally with various teams to support project progression from opportunity to construction, manage bid packages, and ensure compliance with regulations during preconstruction activities.

EnergyIndustrial AutomationIndustrial EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Operations, and Legal to support deal progression from opportunity to construction

Collaborate with Estimating and Operations to manage bid packages, manage long-lead planning, materials and contractor RFPs, award and contract

Facilitate internal and external resources to execute early-stage design activities including conceptual designs, layouts, PV optimization, production analyses, value-engineering analyses, economic optimization activities, and interconnection coordination

Ownership of project pipelining activities for project portfolio(s)/developer(s)

Internal communication and visibility of long-term critical path plan/impacts

Customer engagement to drive continuous project flow and show capacity

Manage pre-construction activities

Facilitate and maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and engineering during all phases of the project

Collaborating and coordination with engineers and contractors to facilitate seamless communication throughout the preconstruction phase

Coordinate constructability and technical review of projects with engineering, interconnection, and development teams

Engage with clients to understand their requirements, address concerns, and provide regular updates on preconstruction progress

Align EPC Agreement scope and schedule with interconnection, permitting, and other development needs

Stay informed of relevant regulations and codes, ensuring all preconstruction activities align with legal and safety standards

Track owner and subcontractor change order requests during preconstruction

Manage subcontractor onboarding and ensure all compliance requirements are met

Coordinate preparation and required reviews of project contractual documents and supporting exhibits

Identify design changes impacting budget and raise visibility to estimating team to ensure project proposals and budgets are properly updated

Identify and evaluate potential risks during contracting process, develop mitigation strategies, raise awareness, and minimize risk to schedule and budget, facilitate seamless handoff to operations team

Ensure turnover of a project from Pre-Construction to Construction is done properly

Lead appropriate handoff meeting and support as required thereafter to ensure no gaps

Collaborate with construction teams in resolving design and or constructability challenges during construction

Qualification

Renewable energy projectsCost estimation softwareMarket strategy analysisProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsGoal-driven mindset