Project Management Apprentice Jobs in Boston, MA

Greenvolt Power USA currently has a pipeline of utility scale solar, BESS, and wind projects in multiple US markets. The Project Manager will be part of the Delivery Team, and have primary responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to reaching Commercial Operations, by carrying out the following:

Project Management Office (PMO):

• Own the project budget and schedule including reporting actuals and forecast.
• Maintain the project risk register.
• Document and communicate project progress, performance, and escalate issues to all stakeholders.
• Manage internal coordination meetings and track outstanding development activities.

Procurement Support:

• Support the procurement team in the scoping, evaluation and negotiation of EPCs and major equipment supply contracts.
• Identify and support procurement in other services directly procured by Greenvolt (e.g. internet, communications).

Handover from Development:

• Be the focal point when a project is handed over from the Development team to the Delivery team.

• Review and track any outstanding development activities.

• Ensure delivery plan is aligned to development activities to date.

Pre-Construction and Construction Management:

• Manage external coordination meetings, and be the day-to-day contact, with external parties such as suppliers, EPC contractors, permitting authorities and offtakers during the construction phase of the projects.
• Monitor design process through Issued For Construction (IFC), coordinating closely with the Owner's Engineer to ensure design meets requirements and will optimize operations.
• Manage Owner's Engineer and third party project management and construction management team.
• Provide successful management of all contract documents, risks and changes throughout the project.
• Ensure all interface points between Greenvolt, EPC contractors, and suppliers are clearly understood and managed.
• Visit sites in pre-construction on an as-needed basis, and monthly during construction, inspecting the work progress and tracking punch list activities.
• Coordinate with on-site construction managers in any underperformance issues.

Compliance:

• Ensure project design and execution adheres to all environmental permits and constraints.
• Ensure all Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA), domestic content or other relevant documentation is received from contractors, shared with relevant team members, and deficiencies communicated.

Other:

• Ensure health and safety is at the forefront of all decision making.
• Support project financing activities by providing input to independent engineers, lenders, investors, and insurance companies.
• Work with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure they are informed of progress and activities communicated early and often to ensure smooth closeouts of permits and permissions.
• Be part of a collaborative team sharing knowledge and experience across the organization.
• Support the organizations achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field.
• Minimum of five years of direct construction and/or project management experience.
• Experience in construction or project management on utility scale renewables projects preferred. Relevant experience in large scale construction will also be consideredFamiliarity with health and safety regulations, incident reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically MS Excel and MS Project, construction management software such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Ability to read and review technical drawings.
• AutoCAD and GIS knowledge preferable, but not necessary.
• Ability to read and understand contractual documentation and translate to real world scenarios and risks.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports.
• Create and present information to management and external stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with, leverage the expertise of, and influence internal subject matter experts across functions, including project finance, energy offtake, supply chain, and operations and maintenance, while working effectively across diverse reporting structures
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%. International travel to major equipment suppliers, and domestic travel to sites during construction. Additional site visits will be required during critical phases of construction, including project start-up and completion activities.

Benefits

• Steady job in an international company
• Professional growth in fast developing team experienced in the field of renewable energy
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Day off on your birthday

Benefits package:

• Private medical care
• Sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• 401 (k)