Senior Project Manager

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Provides overarching leadership and strategic direction for multiple projects across any region(s).
• Affords responsibility (schedule and cost) for the successful completion of projects, from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Commercial Operation Date (COD) and Portfolio Operations hand-off, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Spearheads negotiations and final recommendations regarding contracts, playing a critical role in the recommendations and management of construction activities, consultants, and vendors.
• Owns contractual oversight responsibilities on projects for major subcontractors, ensuring safety, compliance, quality, and efficiency.
• Oversees the preservation and optimization of the IRR from the NTP budget approval stage through the handoff to Portfolio Operations.
• Responsible for the overall EPC budget from NTP to Final Completion, making key decisions to preserve the as-modeled condition of the project.
• Directly oversees internal resources for task management, providing leadership, mentorship, and support to other Project Managers.
• Fosters professional development and growth within the team, offering guidance and coaching to lower levels of Project Managers and subordinate roles.
• Acts as a role model, setting high standards and expectations for project execution and team performance.
• Facilitates and enhances collaboration between Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Portfolio Operations teams, ensuring cohesiveness and alignment in project execution.
• Leads critical meetings and discussions, representing the project team in high-level strategic meetings and decision-making processes.
• Ensures that all projects adhere to industry standards, legal regulations, and company policies.
• Implements and oversees quality control measures, consistently monitoring project progress and performance.
• Ensures Certified payroll for contractors is collected and properly certified for regulations.
• Identifies potential risks and challenges at the regional level, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Holds ultimate accountability for resolving high-level issues and challenges that arise during project execution.
• Maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, partners, Utilities, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensures effective and transparent communication across all levels of the project team and external entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other quantitative educational background, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant solar or energy storage project management experience (Solar PV, Energy Storage, or Electrical sectors).
• Superior oral and written communication skills, tailored for higher-level stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced ability to drive project teams and entities to success, ensuring deadlines and goals are met.
• Leadership in fostering a collaborative environment and proactive approach to seeking information and research.
• Expert in complex problem-solving abilities, including navigating challenging project scenarios and leading innovative solutions.
• Detail oriented while capable of seeing and understanding the full picture.
• Collaborate as part of a broader project management team to include, mentor, and develop others.