Duties and Responsibilities
- Independent and autonomous management of solar projects from precon to close out consistently utilizing company processes and procedures resulting in meeting or exceeding planned profits
- Project preconstruction and planning including review of specifications and drawings, material and equipment buyout, and cashflow projections
- Contract review and negotiation; administration during life of the project to protect company from risk
- Identification of project impacts and delays, timely notifications per the contract documents, and detailed documentation preparation to prepare and submit claims
- Preparation of project baseline schedules and schedule updates through the life of the project; using actual versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts as appropriate
- Change order management including scope definition and pricing
- Project financial budget vs. actuals tracking, management, and mitigation
- Field productivity tracking estimate vs. actual, and course correction to protect labor budget and project profit
- Project safety ownership including weekly audits and incident investigation and reporting; positive contributor to company safety culture
- Strict adherence to project quality, testing, and commissioning requirements
- Building and maintaining positive customer relationships resulting in repeat business
Requirements:
- 7 – 10 years experience as Project Manager
- Robust knowledge of installation of all electrical systems, specifically PV / DC systems; specifically ground mount solar farms
- Estimating takeoff capabilities
- Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert
- Effective and professional communication, oral and written
- Effective problem-solving with the ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations
- Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented
- Willingness to work long hours and travel as needed
Qualifications and Experience:
- NABCEP Certification a plus
- Demonstrated comprehension of the Illinois Adjustable Block Program a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Computerized estimating experience in ConEst or Accubid preferred
Compensation:
- Salary based upon experience
- Paid Holidays and paid time off
- Structured Annual Bonus Incentives
- Comprehensive health benefits package; 75% of healthcare paid by company
- 401k