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Vanguard Energy Partners LLC · 9 hours ago

Project Manager (Utility Scale Solar)

Branchburg, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Vanguard Energy Partners LLC is focused on managing the construction of Solar, BESS, and Microgrid projects. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project management including design review, procurement, construction, and ensuring safety and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.

CommercialEnergyIndustrialSolar

Hiring Manager

CJ Minetti Jr.

Responsibilities

Manage construction projects for the installation of Photo Voltaic, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Microgrid, and other Distributed/Onsite Energy Systems

Review subcontractor and vendor Shop Drawings to ensure conformity with VEP specifications

Generate scopes of work and issue RFPs from trades/subcontractors

Review Quotes/Bids/Estimates for all materials and labor

Create, transmit and log RFI’s to properly document unclear work

Ensure all submitted RFI’s are responded to promptly and the information is properly cataloged

Confirm that all responses from the RFI process are in written form and meet the VEP standards

Ensure all permits are properly applied for, obtained, and properly displayed and maintained

Schedule and witness all inspections and ensure permits are properly closed out once passed

Assist with all utility interconnection and state incentive paperwork

Responsible for scheduling all labor, materials, onsite services, and inspections

Maintains a positive relationship with all parties involved to ensure delivery of the highest quality product

Communicates as required to ensure subcontractor and vendor work is being done by the contract

Ensure we have an executed contract with each subcontractor before the commencement of any work

Confirms that all necessary insurance coverage is in effect and documented

Save all project documents in the appropriate folders in the shared drives

Manage the project Superintendents to ensure a safe and quality project

Coordinate material and equipment logistics with the project superintendent

Creates and maintains a Microsoft Project schedule for the entire project and updates monthly

Reviews project schedule with leadership at monthly project review meetings

Interacts with Engineering and Estimating with feedback on estimates, cost, best practices, etc

Schedules monthly on-site internal VEP review meetings with O&M group to ensure smooth turnover

Be an active member of VEP’s safety program

Responsible to ensure costs are being properly coded, entered, and tracked in accounting software

Create a monthly report which accurately forecasts the estimated final cost

Review cost report with the VP of Operations and/or President at monthly project review meetings

Generate and deliver project AIAs to Accounting and the client to ensure positive cash flow monthly

Directly manage all subcontractor(s) invoices and provide written support for any discrepancies

Provide direct guidance to Accounting on the release of funds and any progress payments due

Work directly with the VP of Operations, Accounting, and/or the President regarding all AP/ AR issues

Must be predictive and strategic

Qualification

Electrical ExperienceConstruction ManagementProject ManagementRacking Systems KnowledgePanels KnowledgeInverters KnowledgeBattery Systems KnowledgeLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsThriveResults-OrientedInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management

Adept at identifying goals, priorities, key personal and possible disruptions

Will be required to effectively manage all essential job duties and meet assigned deadlines

Exceptional leadership skills and ability to work under harsh field conditions

Ability to successfully manage owners, clients, inspectors, tradespeople, and other VEP personnel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly motivated, driven, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to interact and communicate with people on all levels, under all conditions

Strong organizational skills

Preferred

Electrical experience preferred

A combination of education and appropriate experience will be considered

A conceptual knowledge of Racking systems, Panels, Inverters, DC wiring, AC wiring, Interconnection, DAS, Battery, Gensets, Turbines, ATS, Switchgear, NEC, Rapid Shutdown will be beneficial