Renewable Energy Project Manager - Connexion Systems + Engineering

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Title: Renewable Energy Project Manager
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

• Duration: Temp- Perm
• Pay rate: $
• Job Location: Remote
• Job# 16475

• Coordinates and directs a portfolio of projects and related project development activities for various Environment Business Division (EBD) projects including but not limited to solar installations and battery energy storage systems.
• Develops and maintains the project controls systems, schedules, procedures, and documents used for project management (PM) of EBD projects.
• Controls and monitors budget performance for assigned major projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost effectiveness; compiles and evaluates financial information to ensure the cost effectiveness of project; prepares various reports and supporting documentation; coordinates with architects, engineers, EPCs (Engineering, Procurement and Construction firms), field operations staff, contractors, etc. to ensure project cost effectiveness.
• Estimate budgets and track / influence costs of project development; ensure on time completion within budget; engage as required in pre-contract processes during project scope, schedule, and cost development.
• Interface with other engineering fields and support functions to coordinate project development, implementation, and control; interface with third party/internal suppliers, subcontractors and customers to align project specifications and requirements. 
• Determine and communicate work package percent complete and percent committed required for project financial "estimate at completion" forecasting.
• Facilitate the quantification and documentation of project performance with both the project team and customer immediately after project completion.
• Manages and administers construction contracts for services pertaining to construction operations and maintenance of electric utility systems and infrastructure;
• Develops and oversees the processes and procedures used to ensure accurate as-planned  records are produced and maintained.
• Responsible for communication with all stakeholders including periodic status updates and reports and manages and executes the Stakeholder Engagement plan
• Coordinates the interface between EBD, client Group companies, architecture, engineering and field operations teams, related to project design and interpretations, proposed field engineering changes; development, maintenance, and application of engineering design standards.
• Coordinates resolution of issues through the use of change management; manages and effectively implements Change Order requests and associated payments, and maintains Risks and Issues logs
• Prepare project status reports for management, client Companies, EPC/ suppliers, financial partners, EaaS customer, or others. Regularly meeting with clients and relevant stakeholders
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Monitor  project activities with government regulatory or other governmental agencies
• Serve as the primary liaison for respective region to Business Development Manager, Project Engineer, Customers, Internal and External Resources, and Management regarding all project-related items.
• Up to 40% travel required
• Any other job duties as assigned

• Renewable Energy (PV or Storage) Project Development phase activities, including site / system design, pricing and scheduling, and approval
• Project management principles including detailed understanding of best practices in the effective use of project controls (scope, schedule, estimates) and project reporting.
• Procedures, requirements and standards involved in the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems
• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings
• Safety standards and best practices of electric utility operations.
• Hazardous conditions of assigned work environment.
• Electric utility management principles and practices.
• Administrative principles and practices including but not limited to: supervision of staff; program development, implementation and evaluation; modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; budget development and administration; record – keeping procedures and techniques; public speaking techniques; and effective writing skills including technical writing principles. 
• Principles of leadership, training, and providing work direction. 
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Wide variety of technical aspects of electric utility finance, planning, design, maintenance and operations.
• Advanced word processing, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software including Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.

• Develop, organize, plan, perform, lead and train in a complex and diverse technical environment, 
• Direct and coordinate a variety of targeted work teams.
• Direct and coordinate various construction project activities.
• Compile, evaluate and communicate to diverse audiences a wide variety of technical, financial and logistical information for use in cost effective completion of major utility tasks and projects.
• Negotiate complex technical and relational conflicts to successful resolution.
• Work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Provide work direction to diverse teams of engineering and field operations staff.
• Interpret and integrate complex regulatory standards to adapt to electric utility standards and practices. 
• Plan, prioritize and schedule work.
• Comprehend, explain and apply standard construction specifications and drawings.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare reports for a diversity of audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with a wide variety of diverse audiences.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management in an electric utility, architecture, engineering or construction work setting
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with renewable energy (PV or storage) project development phase support
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in construction management, business administration, engineering or related field
• NABCEP certification preferred
• Electrical Engineering experience preferred
• Battery Energy storage system planning and design experience preferred
• Solar PV system maintenance or design experience is a plus
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have superior customer service skills (i.e., excellent written and verbal communication skills, high emotional intelligence, positive attitude, and a service leadership philosophy)
• Proven problem-solving record desired
• Able to demonstrate a high level of integrity, and a penchant for high quality
• Must possess a strong work ethic and a high level of self-accountability

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