RES · 4 days ago
Solar Project Manager
Palmer, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $149K/yr
4+ years expRES is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected. The Project Manager I manages relationships with key stakeholders and ensures excellence in project delivery for utility-scale projects, overseeing all aspects from safety and quality to budget and client satisfaction.
Biomass EnergyEnergyMiningRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility and accountability for project delivery according to the planned schedule and budget, while meeting HSE and Quality objectives as well as Client expectations and requirements
Depending on size, complexity, and project stage, the Project Manager I may manage multiple projects simultaneously
Pro-actively manages the HSE plan with the project team to ensure processes are consistent and implemented according to it
Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with the client’s expectations
Manages the overall relation with Client site representatives and client Project Manager
Reports and presents project status, results, and forecast to internal and external stakeholders on a periodic basis
Ensures Client concerns are addressed in a timely manner
Leads the overall Project Execution Plan development to apply the best strategy for an assured project delivery
Manages the Project Execution Plan, hosts kick off, updates, and close-out meetings for the project
Manages project required construction permits as a prerequisite for project inception
Collaborates with all stakeholders including engineering, procurement, and operations, to develop a detailed Level 3 schedule
Understands the critical path and actively manages all critical path activities
Works alongside the Project Superintendent, who oversees construction execution and site management, to ensure seamless communication and coordination, while managing the overall EPC project delivery
Actively manages Client deliverables and its potential impact on the schedule
Works with the team to develop a recovery plan in case of any slippage in activities that can impact the critical path
Allocates budget, tracks costs to date, forecasts costs to completion, and manages procurement, subcontracts, and materials
Proactively manages cost and identifies potential opportunities for profit improvement
Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations for the project and documentation of changes and is able to demonstrate and explain to others project contract terms and conditions
Leads solution / risk mitigation and opportunity realization strategies for contract changes
Ensures that flowdown of key terms from the main contract are passed on to vendors and subcontractors
Ensures the project team and all associated subcontractors understand and adhere to the client specifications (including technical, quality and safety requirements), reporting requirements, acceptance criteria, and associated exhibits
Assesses impact on all levels before implementing approved changes and corrective actions by following the MOC processes to meet project requirements
Collaborates with Project Controls team to make sure that all change notifications are issued on a timely basis as per the Contract requirements and proactively manages the change orders to a successful resolution by making sure that all back-up documentation is available and signed off by client site representative on a timely basis
Drives the project’s risk management plan to implement preventive & corrective measures to manage risks and exploit opportunities and to ensure timely decision making
Reviews and approves the quality management plan and ITP developed by the Quality group to make sure it is in line with the Contract requirements. and ensures its implementation on site
Works closely with the quality group to track the non-conformances on the project, ensure that these are tracked in Procore, ensures proper closure of all NCRs with documented cost to track cost of poor quality
Can analyze and communicate to relevant stakeholders the final project report and summarize key learnings, project performance and findings upon Project Completion
Provides the required documents, drawings and other forms to active projects for monitoring and maintaining the EMS
Supports developing projects to complete all required permitting activities before commencement
Ensures training is provided and certifications are maintained on field staff to comply with EMS requirements
Supports recruiting and hiring of outstanding talent
Manages, guides, and coaches the project team to ensure project activities are understood and follow established processes
Creates a culture of continuous improvement
Manages the project team rotation schedule to ensure proper coverage at all times during project execution
Utilizes Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Managements Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and technical procedures
Performs audit functions to ensure compliance
Provides a positive and engaging work environment by: Aligning individual and team objectives to department and company objectives. Managing and supporting employee development and growth. Providing regular and direct feedback on performance and goal progress
Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly
Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working
Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors
Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly
Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence
Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures
Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing
Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action
Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly
Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
Manages one or more direct reports
Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team
Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies
Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group
Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities
Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others
Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or construction management, or equivalent OR any combination of education and work experience (2 years' work experience is equivalent to 1 year education)
4+ years EPC Project Management
Ability to travel 76%-100% of the time domestically
Valid Driver's license
Advanced level of knowledge in Project Management Best Practices
Advanced level of knowledge in Estimating work efforts
Advanced level of knowledge in Change orders
Advanced level of knowledge in Project Permits
Advanced level of knowledge in Leadership
Advanced level of knowledge in Team building
Advanced level of knowledge in Mentor and facilitator
Advanced level of knowledge in Decision making
Advanced level of knowledge in QA/QC Processes
Advanced level of knowledge in Development of processes and procedures
Advanced level of knowledge in Continuous improvement such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management
Advanced level of knowledge in Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements
Advanced level of knowledge in Interpreting state rules and regulations
Advanced level of knowledge in Project Finance
Advanced level of knowledge in Contract Management
Advanced level of knowledge in Sub-Contractor, vendor, and materials management
Advanced level of knowledge in Construction drawing review
Advanced level of knowledge in Drawing Quantity Takeoff
Advanced level of knowledge in Engineering management
Advanced level of knowledge in Communications, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations
Advanced level of knowledge in Reporting
Advanced level of knowledge in Writing skills
Advanced level of knowledge in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio)
Advanced level of knowledge in Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera 6)
Advanced level of knowledge in Job costing or accounting software
Ability to commit to short or long-term assignments at remote sites
Functional competencies include building strategic partnerships, accountability, customer focus, system thinking, and excellence
Preferred
3+ years Solar or T&D EPC experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
Short and Long Term Disability
Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
401 (k) plan with 6% company match
4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
Volunteer and Charity Matching
Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
Wellness Reimbursement
Company
RES
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Canbank Venture Capital Fund
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Leadership Team
Eduardo Medina
CEO
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