Canadian Solar Inc. · 3 days ago
Sr. Project Manager
Texas, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCanadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar panels and energy storage solutions, committed to sustainability. The Sr Project Manager will manage the execution of BESS projects, coordinating activities with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
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
Assemble project plans and teamwork assignments, direct and monitor work efforts on a daily basis, identify resource needs, perform quality reviews, and escalate functionality, quality, and timeline issues appropriately
Coordinate communication with all areas of the organization that impacts 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 lifecycle
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 business relationships vital to the success of the project
Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations report 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
Support Sales and Application Engineering teams with due diligence of Storage project opportunities whenever required
Work in conjunction with in-house system designers and subcontractors to prepare project-specific system design plans that consider customer site and project considerations as well as pertinent local codes and regulations whenever required
Support commercial and legal teams in preparing and negotiating EPC Contracts
Direct and support the Project Engineer in leading the engineering activities
Attend project engineering meetings led by the client or engineering team to stay updated on all engineering activities
Oversee project execution to ensure that all systems are installed according to plan and that there are no technical installation errors that would decrease system performance or lifespan or cause potential system failure
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths
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
Set up reoccurring meetings/calls with major equipment vendors to align all the engineering, logistical, and commercial aspects
Set up and lead weekly and monthly meetings with the client to present project progress and status
Ensure that the site construction activities adhere to established safety requirements and construction protocols
Coordinate the project’s 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
Report project status and performance data as required to management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders
Promote transparent communication and 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
Team up with talented colleagues and partners to achieve project goals
Champion our standards for quality, safety, and sustainability
Help us keep improving—your ideas are always welcome!
Qualification
Required
Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) degree or diploma (preferred)
Minimum 5 years' experience in managing construction projects, with a 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
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
Benefits
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.05BKey Investors
PAGBanco do Nordeste do BrasilAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $123.53M
Leadership Team
Colin Parkin
President
George Kuo
Sr. Director of Products & Solutions, Product Management
Recent News
2026-01-09
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