Project Manager

Objectives

• The Project Manager will be responsible for executing solar PV projects while maintaining budget and schedule.
• The position will manage and direct project management activities, act as liaison between client, stakeholders, engineers, contractors, third-party construction managers and other consultants during the execution phase of a project. This position will also be responsible for the coordination during the execution phase and close out of projects. This position may have little-to-full responsibility for projects in entitlement, design, and preconstruction.
• The candidate must deliver positive results and assume accountability for delivering projects on an approved schedule and on budget to maintain value and protect profitability.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of the projects, keeping them on schedule and on budget, while maintaining relationships with clients, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Maintain top quality customer service with clients and all stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and other information utilizing Office 365 systems, Wrike, etc.
• Evaluate installer’s progress reports with an eye toward managing project risks.
• Present project progress, key findings, and recommendations.
• Manage weekly calls with contractors to discuss project progress.
• Engage and coordinate internal resources, engineers, consultants, and solar installers in preparation and execution of project plans through completion.
• Review and take ownership of project budgets including cost of permits and fees, third-party consultants, and construction costs for off-site, site work.
• Review and take ownership of project schedules for construction and delivery.
• Coordinate and manage solar installers, conduct project meetings, and provide weekly progress reports to clients.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiate construction bid amounts and contract terms.
• Work closely with Business Development team members providing recommendations on how to enhance and improve building and/or site configuration.
• Provide site evaluation and due diligence including hiring consultants and evaluating/overseeing when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent. Track record of achievement and career progression.
• Ability to travel 25% with short overnight trips.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down the organization.
• Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding the team accountable for performance.
• Successfully led and managed complex portfolios valued at $30 million.
• Demonstrated success in the Project Management function of a construction firm.
• Proven success managing subcontractors and developing and executing innovative project changes.
• Success developing cost to complete, costing and pricing Change Orders, and maximizing profits.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret contract and insurance documents and forms, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Background in project start-up meetings, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, owner estimates, sub / vendor requisitions and cost to complete.
• Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close.
• Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from senior leadership, team members, and peers.
• Entrepreneurial with a well-rounded business perspective.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills are a must.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Working Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, Wrike software with experience presenting to Senior Leadership.
• Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving project issues, making decisions, and identifying priorities.