Strata Clean Energy · 2 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expStrata Clean Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage utility scaled solar construction projects. The role involves overseeing project deliverables, managing client expectations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Renewable Energy
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing 5 MW to 100MW+ solar construction projects from inception through project closeout
Manage client and project expectations
Responsible for external and internal reporting
Manage direct reports, and multiple sub-contractors, for solar projects
Coordinate with internal departments (safety, engineering, quality, supply chain, construction, etc.)
Responsible for cost and scheduling goals and project schedule including: development, metrics, maintenance of the schedule to report weekly to executives on % complete, etc
Champion company’s First Time Right process throughout the project
Responsible for project budget, risk management, safety, and quality
Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with all permits and laws, and mitigation measures on the project
Maintain high level contact with permitting officials
Oversee the management of the system design and construction process
Make sure that all RFI’s and Submittals are responded to in a timely manner
Ensure all Company procured materials are ordered and delivered to site in the required timeline
Work with procurement team to identify and order long lead substation equipment negotiation and execute the contract associated Purchase Order/ associated invoices
Work with Procurement team to identify and solicit contracting partners, hold pre-bid meetings, training sessions
Manage subcontracts once executed including tracking deliverables, schedules, payments due, managing change orders, and providing notices or dispute resolution if required
Manage punch list, demobilization and financial close out of project
Supervise PM/PC I on site, assist with interview and annual reviews
Qualification
Required
Responsible for managing 5 MW to 100MW+ solar construction projects from inception through project closeout
Manage client and project expectations
Responsible for external and internal reporting
Manage direct reports, and multiple sub-contractors, for solar projects
Coordinate with internal departments (safety, engineering, quality, supply chain, construction, etc.)
Responsible for cost and scheduling goals and project schedule including: development, metrics, maintenance of the schedule to report weekly to executives on % complete, etc
Champion company's First Time Right process throughout the project
Responsible for project budget, risk management, safety, and quality
Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with all permits and laws, and mitigation measures on the project
Maintain high level contact with permitting officials
Oversee the management of the system design and construction process
Make sure that all RFI's and Submittals are responded to in a timely manner
Ensure all Company procured materials are ordered and delivered to site in the required timeline
Work with procurement team to identify and order long lead substation equipment negotiation and execute the contract associated Purchase Order/ associated invoices
Work with Procurement team to identify and solicit contracting partners, hold pre-bid meetings, training sessions
Manage subcontracts once executed including tracking deliverables, schedules, payments due, managing change orders, and providing notices or dispute resolution if required
Manage punch list, demobilization and financial close out of project
Supervise PM/PC I on site, assist with interview and annual reviews
BS in Construction, Engineering, Business or related discipline preferred. Candidates with significant experience within the industry will also be considered
5-10 years of experience in project management and or operations
Experience in solar or energy related projects of $10M+
Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors, and/or self-perform work
Superior project management skills
Strong process orientation
Outstanding communication skills
Travel to onsite project 90-100 % of the time as directed by supervisor
Work is performed in an office environment and in the field. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds
Company
Strata Clean Energy
Strata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$859M2024-02-21Debt Financing· $559M
2023-11-06Debt Financing· $300M
Leadership Team
Bob Schaffeld
President
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