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Capital Project Manager-Utilities

Responsible for the design and construction and/or commissioning of intermediate to large-size capital renewable projects. May be asked to train and mentor more associate project managers. MANAGER ONLY CONSIDERING candidates with utility experience.

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for the design and construction and/or commissioning of intermediate to large-size capital renewable projects.
• May be asked to train and mentor more associate projects managers.
• Uses formal project management methods to coordinate project team activities including defining the scope of work, scheduling, estimating, and engineering.
• Manage costs and change control procedures and ensure project close-out and documentation processes are complete. Types of projects include solar, wind, and energy storage, with hands-on construction assignments in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• span of control; this is and individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops renewable energy project scope and coordinates a team of specialists who provide project schedule, cost estimates and engineering specifications for capital projects.
• Ensures the completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning into service and project closeout.
• Responsible for renewable project expenditures and the cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment and materials: coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations; determines contracting strategy congruent with labor utilization strategies.
• Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with contractors and service providers, including timely completion of work within approved budget.
• Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule, and budget for projects and/or programs.
• Communicate as the main point of contact to provide updates on project statuses to all stakeholders and engage appropriate stakeholders in decisions to ensure a clear understanding of direction and expectations.
• Serve as the main liaison with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, trade labor organizations (unions), etc. May support contract administration services for blanket orders or other subcontractors and vendors.
• Evaluates conditions and consults on solutions to control project risk.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies and obtains regulatory approval for the construction and operation of new renewable energy projects required.
• Mentor and train more associate level project managers, project engineers, and/or co-op students
• Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: This is a multi-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following three options:

Education:

• Master's or bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or business/management and 6 years of project management experience inclusive of 2 years with large scale construction or utility project related experience, with 6 months of project management experience in renewable energy such as wind, solar, and energy storage capital projects.
• Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture/technical design, project management, business/management, construction management, or construction technology and 8 years of related project management experience inclusive of 2 years with large scale construction or utility project related experience, with 6 months of project management experience in renewable energy such as wind, solar, and energy storage capital projects.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of related project management experience inclusive of 2 years with large scale construction or utility project related experience, with 6 months of project management experience in renewable energy such as wind, solar, and energy storage capital projects.

Other Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Renewable or utility experience
• Large scale construction experience