Senior Project Manager, Construction

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Requirements:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on large-scale solar PV, energy storage, or electrical construction projects.
• Deep expertise in the design, construction, and operation of solar and battery energy storage systems.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex electrical and/or renewable energy projects.
• Demonstrated ability to address and resolve technical, financial, and logistical challenges in large-scale projects.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data for decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools, including Procore, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, with experience implementing OSHA and other regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, ensuring alignment with contractual and internal deadlines.
• Oversee coordination of internal teams, including engineering, procurement, legal, and finance, to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage complex document control processes, including bids, design documents, contracts, and construction documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear, detailed project updates and addressing issues proactively.
• Lead the development of RFPs, requirement documents, high-level designs, and other project planning materials.
• Operates with full autonomy in project planning; escalates only critical risks or significant scope changes to executive leadership.
• Provide leadership and direction for on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to design specifications.
• Conduct regular site visits to oversee progress, address challenges, and maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain schedules.
• Expedite deliverables from engineers and suppliers to ensure alignment with the overall project timeline.
• Independently resolves construction issues and directs subcontractors; escalates only high-impact challenges requiring executive input.
• Take full ownership of project budgets, tracking performance, forecasting costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate and manage vendor and contractor contracts, ensuring alignment with budgetary and project objectives.
• Lead the management of change orders, payment applications, and other financial processes to ensure alignment with project financial targets.
• Exercises full authority over budget management and contract execution within organizational guidelines; escalates significant financial risks to leadership.
• Act as a key liaison across Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance to align on deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Drive effective communication among stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and problem-solving-oriented environment.
• Represent the company in external meetings with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and support initiatives to support process improvements within and across teams.
• Resolves interdepartmental conflicts independently; escalates only issues with enterprise-wide implications.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and associate project managers, providing guidance on technical and management tasks.
• Establish and promote best practices for project management, including process improvements and lessons learned.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture, emphasizing accountability and professional growth.
• Independently manages team dynamics and performance; escalates only significant personnel or team challenges to senior management.