Project Manager - Solar PV (West)

Solar PV - Project Manager (West Coast)

Location: Remote - USA - California. The ideal candidate is near the southern region of California area - Bakersfield or San Joaquin Valley.

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Scope Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Projects and Optimization the Project Manager coordinates, inspects and controls the work of engineering consultants, OEMs, and construction contractors contracted to perform projects at our existing solar facilities in the US and Canada.  Although solar is the preferred expertise sought in this posting, project management of other renewable technologies is possible.  Travel will be required to effectively manage assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors, sub-contractors and their employees are complying with TerraForm Power’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and requirements of the contract;
• Prepare tendering documents, evaluate bid packages to ensure design adequacy and constructability.
• Negotiate supply and EPC agreements with the procurement and legal teams.
• Directly and indirectly, monitor construction activities to ensure design, specifications, and contracts are followed and that work is done according to scope, schedule and within budget;
• Provide general direction for internal and external Contruction Service professionals.
• Conduct general fieldwork, monitoring, coordination with other project teams, and local operations.
• Attend/conduct pre-bid and preconstruction meetings, documenting minutes;
• Prepare job planning documentation working closely with project stakeholders;
• Ensure inspection of all work in place to ensure that work performed is in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements and applicable codes;
• Prepare and submit construction reports, reporting on health & safety, environmental, and construction progress (scope, schedule, cost);
• Recommend corrective courses of action to management as issues arise;
• Implement changes in the work plan to improve efficiencies in work practices.
• Assess the quality of the safety & environmental discussions and job plans;
• Conduct Safe Work Observations on medium and high risk work;
• Attend Contractor's Health, Safety and Environmental Meetings;
• Track costs and provide monthly forecast per the contract including change orders;
• Conduct contractor post-work evaluations in the areas of health and safety, environmental, technical, project management and financial performance.
• Manage and/or participate in technical due diligence efforts;
• Support growth of the organization by supporting development and Merger & Acquisition activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Core knowledge of Solar PV; operation techniques, construction/project management, and contract negotiation and administration
• Adequate knowledge to inspect in-progress construction work ensuring compliance with the contract documents, specifications, permits, and drawings
• Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and coordinate work on a daily basis with other disciplines and external organizations
• Good negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and with minimal daily supervision
• A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues
• Travel up to 30%-50% is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred;
• Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience in solar PV;
• Project Management Professional or similar Project Management certification is a plus.
•  Experience/exposure in the solar, hydropower, wind, storage, or power generation field required;
• Field experience related to the hazards associated with solar work;
• Experience in occupational health & safety and environmental regulations;
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Compensation range: $115,000 to $140,000