Salas O'Brien · 3 hours ago
Project Manager- Environmental Research
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expSalas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. The Project Manager will play an integral role in the development of solar energy by managing Agrivoltaic Research and Demonstration projects and supporting NYSERDA’s engagement with agricultural stakeholders.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as contract manager for a suite of multi-year Agrivoltaic Research and Demonstration projects, including task/work tracking, reviewing deliverables and invoices, and coordination with research entities; may involve occasional site visits
Support NYSERDA’s management of the NYS Agricultural Technical Working Group and specialist committees
Collaborate with interdepartmental teams on efforts to advance solar-agricultural research needs, technology innovation, market characterization and associated tasks
Support contractual and collaborative efforts with external parties to identify and advance state policies at the nexus of solar energy development and New York State agriculture
Develop and implement effective strategies to convey scientific information to policy makers, agricultural stakeholders, solar energy developers and other key constituencies
Occasionally attend and represent NYSERDA at pertinent meetings and conferences
Seek opportunities for collaboration with outside groups and organizations to leverage funding, data, and the dissemination of credible information
Support tracking of metrics and reporting on accomplishments
Maintain a network of stakeholders, market participants, policy experts, and other sources of insight to inform program and project design and enable ongoing improvement of NYSERDA's strategies and interventions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in agricultural-related field, environmental science, biological or physical sciences, engineering, or a related discipline
3-6 years of Project Management experience, preferably in environmental or energy industry
Preferred
Advanced agricultural or related Science or Engineering degree
Experience with members of New York State's agricultural community, such as non-governmental groups, state agencies, research institutions, consulting firms, solar developers, and key influential stakeholder
Benefits
Health insurance plan
401K profit sharing plan
PTO
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
1001-5000 employees
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