Renewable Energy Project Manager

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist clients in the project development and project management of renewable energy projects throughout the project life cycle – from development to construction, to operational hand-off.

• Assist Solas in business development efforts to grow business, including client relations, proposal development, and attendance at conferences and workshops.

• Develop plans and estimates for projects, including equipment and construction pricing, labor rates and schedules, and productivity estimates.

• Establish and review construction budgets, maintain construction schedules, review work scopes, and review and respond to RFIs, submittals and change orders.

• Coordinate external bidding process required to procure goods and services necessary for all phases of project execution, including preparation of bid packages, evaluation of proposals, contract negotiations, and recommendations to senior management.

• Support project developers in developing projects and assist risk management as requested to secure power-off take arrangements, financing agreements, equity acquisition agreements, and requests for proposals related to the projects/sites for which the Project Manager is responsible.

• Work in partnership with development teams to assure a seamless transition of sites into the construction phase.

• Provide leadership for on-site project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.

• Perform commercial and technical contract reviews for construction and procurement contract.

• Review, comment on, and negotiate project change orders.

• Review and comment on progress payment applications.

• Ensure successful QA/QC and commissioning processes.

• Assist in dispute, negotiation and litigation, as needed.

• Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews.

Education and Experience

• Prior experience as a Project Manager or Project Developer responsible for the development, design, engineering, and construction of utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage projects particularly solar and BESS is required for this position.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering and construction project management of utilityscale energy projects, with 5+ years focused on utility-scale renewable energy projects.

• BS/MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a PE license and/or PMP certification preferred.

• Strong contracting, contract negotiations, and risk management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks within a project and multiple projects from conception to completion. •

Strong writing, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to clearly present the company and business concepts to both internal and external customers.

• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.

• General understanding and ability to use project scheduling software and methodology.

• Ability to interpret project financial reports and prepare cash flow forecasts.

• Familiarity with engineering practices, construction techniques, solar, wind, and energy storage technologies, and regulatory issues required.

• Ability to travel and work on remote renewable energy projects.