Project Manager- Renewable Energy

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the integral management of renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance in terms of budget, time, and quality. They will manage a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with various stakeholders including investors, off-takers, government agencies, and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integral management of the Project ensuring compliance of the project in terms of budget, time and quality, including managing the selected EPC and any subcontractors.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all goals of the project from technical to financial ones are reached.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the owner’s engineering team responsible for the engineering construction, and commissioning supervision.
• Manage all relationships with the Interconnection Agreement counterparties to make sure that interconnection facilities are completed on time.
• Navigate the permitting process, ensuring all local, state, and federal regulations are met and ensuring compliance with all the permits, licenses and authorizations.
• Coordinate with financing teams duties related with the financing and tax equity rising. This role includes managing the relationship with the Lenders Technical Advisors.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead the project planning and execution, ensuring it meets contractual obligations, financial budgets, and compliance with all safety and quality standards.
• Cook up with vendors, external stakeholders, and internal teams to align project objectives with business goals and ensure seamless communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the construction and operational phases of the energy infrastructure construction, including financial management and resolution of technical challenges.
• Develop and manage the project budget, schedules, and resources, reporting regularly on project status and adjustments needed to senior management.
• Oversee the selection and management of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors involved in project execution.
• Foster a culture of Health, Safety & Environment by leading the project management function with awareness, measurable metrics / KPIs and focus on continuous improvement in HSE matters.
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Project Management certifications or graduate degree highly valued.
• 10+ years’ experience in renewable energy projects.
• Experience in EPC, consulting, or turnkey solutions/services.
• Hands-on knowledge of estimating, budgeting, construction, and reporting.
• Experience in multinational/multicultural environments highly valued.
• Understanding of PPAs and interconnection processes in the US.
• Knowledge of solar technologies, PV systems, energy storage, electrical systems, and grid integration.
• Familiarity with construction dynamics and required documentation for solar farms.
• Strong network of preferred suppliers for all project phases.

Professional Qualities

• Leadership: building and managing teams.
• Adaptability: flexibility to face changes and adapt to different environments.
• Achievement: focus on continuous improvement and strong initiative.
• Communication: ability to influence and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Organization: effective planning, directing, and leading to accomplish objectives.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter with initiative to improve results.
• Integrity: honest, moral, and ethical.
• Safety awareness, tenacity, and resilience.
• Project Management skills: managing and measuring work, aligning performance, and managing conflict.