Manager-Construction Projects (Solar) (Richmond, Hybrid)

Job Summary

This position manages the Engineering Services and Quality Assurance (QA) teams supporting the development and construction of major company owned solar projects from 20 to 800 MWAC. The engineering team provides support to project teams across the solar project lifecycle, including front end civil, mechanical, and electrical design reviews; energy modeling; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract scope of work and specifications; active construction engineering support; regulatory compliance; performance test evaluations; commissioning and turnover to Operations; and material vendor evaluations. The QA team is responsible for ensuring EPC compliance with quality assurance and control plans and ensuring solar generation facilities are built to company specifications and standards.

This is a lead management role on the Solar Project Construction team for major complex solar projects exceeding $100M capital expenditures per project. This position will work collaboratively with Dominion Energy operations, regulatory compliance, engineering, interconnection, environmental, contracts, legal, and other department managers and staff to support the execution of projects delivered on time and on budget.

This position is responsible for facilitating a team environment to define scope, schedule, and costs and will participate in defining the overall implementation strategy of projects. This position will provide executive updates and progress reports as directed and be responsible for developing the staffing plan to meet team objectives. This position is expected to have a staff including direct reports, contractors, and matrixed employees.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• 8+ years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in engineering, project management, and construction of large projects
• Knowledge of industrial safety, construction processes, electric generation design/ construction / commissioning, construction contracting
• Strong technical, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and people skills. Ability to communicate across multi-functional teams
• Skilled in use of computer including Microsoft applications, scheduling programs, spreadsheets, databases, and project management applications
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage teams and projects through the implementation phase to closure
• Ability to utilize project metrics to effectively monitor project progress and identify areas for improvement and/or implement mitigants to project impacts
• Ability to interpret contract requirements and conditions. Ability to achieve results by influencing others
• Ability to compile, interpret, and present data to senior management

Education Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Preferred Disciplines

• Engineering
• Project Management
• Business

Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications

No specific licenses, certifications, or qualifications are required for this position.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field work
• Field work will be located at a major construction site and include all potential hazards associated with a construction environment
• Employee could be expected to spend up to 50% of their time in the field monitoring construction activities

Other Working Conditions

• None specified

Pay

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range: $131,800 - $171,200

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation
• Retail 401(k) contributions and matches
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave
• Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.