Construction Project Manager

About the role

Power Generation Division is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to join the Central Maintenance - Special Projects organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction/renewables industry, demonstrated experience in project management, and experience interfacing with a wide variety of stakeholders across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist a Senior Project Manager in a wide range of Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage projects
• Assist in the overall management of assigned projects to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals
• Support construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site
• Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary
• Identify potential risks, technical challenges, and develop solutions
• Plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information
• Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track
• Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored
• Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails
• Communicate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures
• Assess productivity, schedule compliance, work quality, and safety performance on assigned projects
• Participate in walk downs of planned work and validate acceptance of completed work to design requirements
• Review contractor payment requests and verify constructability
• Ensure proper resource allocation and assess field status
• Coordinate project activities with vendors, suppliers, regulatory agencies, local community officials, and the company
• Support scope control, budget oversight, resolution of technical issues, performance reporting, and work-in-progress tracking
• Interface with landowners, local regulators, and state agencies
• Reinforce expectations related to safety, procedure compliance, lessons learned, and corrective action
• Build and maintain project schedules in Smartsheet
• Engage with outside vendors to determine material availability and execution schedules
• Analyze key performance metrics, financial data, and operational trends to support strategic decision-making

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Land Surveying, or a related field is required
• 0 - 5 years of experience managing project execution, including vendor and contractor coordination

Required skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; capable of maintaining strong relationships
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Team-management and leadership skills
• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools
• Attention to detail while under pressure
• Time management skills, as projects run on deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• PMP certification
• Technical background with understanding of mechanical/electrical aspects and field construction techniques
• Schedule Management (Smartsheet)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• SAP knowledge
• Maximo knowledge
• Budget/cost-tracking experience

This is an office-based role located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, unless travelling to a project. Travel to project sites as required (up to 25%).