Project Manager (Construction)

About the role

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage various construction phases of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The project manager will be responsible for the early to mid-stage activities including managing project schedules, project budgets, stakeholder communication, constructability reviews, risk analysis, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple renewable energy projects with competing deadlines and resources.
• Manage the development, planning, and execution of operational utility-scale renewable projects according to design requirements within established timeframe.
• Manage contract requirements, client relations, and project deliverables.
• Manage overall project budget and expenses for delivering profit margins at or above expectations while also balancing project quality.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, project schedules, risk profiles, and cost performance of the project in accordance with company systems.
• Manage all aspects of the project including the planning/reporting process, management of third-party vendors and contracts, meeting external standards and certification requirements, as well as detailed field logistics.
• Manage third party integrator and main supplier through engineering, construction and into initial operation.
• Provide steady and reliable communication throughout project lifecycle while also managing complicated schedules, budgets, people, risks, and other resources.
• Engage with and foster relationships with the various internal and external project stakeholders as Apex’s primary contact for the project duration.
• Be collaborative and capable of working in a fast-paced environment and should be familiar with project management techniques and software.
• Responsible for project schedules from early-stage development through hand off at mid-stage development.
• Manage the early phase of the projects within the budget and schedule approved by management
• Responsible for the projects’ advancement and coordination with project stakeholders to ensure a successful project hand off.
• Perform risk analysis, write constructability reviews and change management.
• Manage projects using industry standard project management tools.
• Ensure high work quality and safe work practices at all times during the projects.
• Drive compliance with all internal company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Project Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Advanced degree, MBA, and/or PMP Certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of engineering, construction and/or technical project management experience.
• 3-years’ experience working for an EPC firm or renewable energy company.
• Experience managing contract requirements, stakeholder relations, project deliverables, as well as establishing and monitoring performance metrics, project schedules, risk profiles, and cost-performances.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling concepts, techniques, and software such as MS-Project and/or Primavera.
• Experience managing pre-construction of multiple renewable energy projects.
• Experience with project controls for early-stage industrial engineering, procurement, and pre-construction is required.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling concepts and techniques.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects.
• Advanced knowledge of safety and relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently.

Location: Willing and able to work from our Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia

Benefits

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits, including:

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts