Project Manager BESS

Nter Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 441,000 - 606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Jupiter Power is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Projects and Substation Projects. You will be the CEO of your assigned projects, responsible for safety, scheduling, budget, contract management, and construction quality.

This office-based role requires travel to project sites and alignment with our return-to-office policy. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction experience, 3+ years in a supervisory role, and a PMP or OSHA 30 background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in project management processes including budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiations; PMP certification is a plus.
• OSHA 30 training certificate is a plus.
• 5+ years of construction experience, including on-site experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a construction leadership role.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain corporate vehicle insurance.
• Passport for travel outside the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Planning: Manage overall project design, schedule, and coordination with internal/external engineering resources; lead site kick-offs and close-out meetings; ensure daily JHAs and Plan of the Day; coordinate RFIs and landowner expectations.
• Safety Accountabilities: Enforce safety, ensure SOPs, train new hires, lead site safety with PM/Super/CM teams.
• EPC Relationship Management: Deliver project per Jupiter's expectations and maintain EPC relationships.
• Budget: Manage project budget, costs to date, forecasts, procurement, and materials management.
• Contract: Ensure contract compliance, review change orders, and manage field purchases; understand contractual obligations and variances.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

About The Job

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of battery energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic and established portfolio of nearly 1,400 MW / 2,800 MWh in operations or under construction in the U.S., with a leading pipeline of over 12,000 MW in active development. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for will manage utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Projects and Substation Projects. The Project Manager is the CEO of his or her assigned projects and in charge of Project Safety, Scheduling, the Project’s Budget, Contract Management, and Construction Quality conforming to Jupiter Power’s expectations. This role will be based out of our Austin, TX office and is subject to our Company’s return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. The Project Manager will not be site-based; however, he or she is expected to travel to project sites as often as it is required by the project’s needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning: Manages the overall design of the project coordinating external and internal engineering resources. Manages the project plan, hosts site kick-off in conjunction with the construction manager, and close out meetings for the project. Ensures EPC issues daily JHA's and Plan of the Day. Ensures EPC is on schedule and assists with schedule recovery plans as needed. Manage design RFI's coordination with internal and external engineering resources. Pro-actively engages landowners and ensures their expectations are met.
• Safety Accountabilities: Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working. Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct "at risk" behaviors. Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) occurs before scopes of work commence. Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures. Ensures new hires receive job- and task-specific training prior to commencing work (PM, Super's and CM's). Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing systems in place.
• EPC Relationship Management: Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with Jupiter’s expectations. Strengthen and continually maintain EPC relationship.
• Budget: Accountable for the project budget, costs to date, forecasts cost to completion, procurement and materials management.
• Contract: Ensures EPC is following the Contract and reviews Change orders. Manage field purchases of project related materials and equipment as required. Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations for the project and documentation of variances. Ensures that the overall terms of the main EPC contract are passed on to the subcontracts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Must be familiar with Project Management process including Budgeting, Contract Negotiations, Change Order Negotiations, and Scheduling including the use of scheduling software. PMP Certification is a plus.
• OSHA 30 training certificate is a plus
• Must have 5+ years of Construction experience, including on-site experience
• Must have 3+ years of Supervisory experience in a Construction leadership role
• Must have a valid driver's license, eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport for travel outside the U.S.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

Advanced level of knowledge in: OSHA 30 Leadership Team building Mentor and facilitator Decision making QA/QC Processes Contract Compliance Project Permits Development of processes and procedures Continuous improvement such as Lean & Total Quality Management Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements Interpreting state rules and regulations Contract Management Sub-Contractor and vendor and materials management Construction drawing review Engineering management Communications, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations Reporting Writing skills Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio) Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera 6)

Physical Requirements And Environment

This role is office-based with travel required to other Jupiter offices, remote worksites, and construction sites. Candidates will be required to sit, stand, and drive for extended periods of time, and must be able to lift up to ten pounds repetitively. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and may be subject to drug tests as a condition of employment. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.

Benefits

401(k), Disability insurance

Additional context from the posting

Location: Austin, Texas, United States; travel to project sites; hybrid/onsite; full-time role.

Company

Jupiter Power; Industry: Energy storage; Office location: Austin, TX; Reports to: not explicitly stated; Travel: required

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