Program Manager, Solar Engineering

PRI Engineering; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will lead solar foundation design projects across diverse sectors. This role offers the opportunity to manage all aspects of project delivery, ensuring quality and safety while fostering client relationships. With a focus on mentoring and staff development, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. If you are a licensed engineer with a passion for construction management and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in consulting and construction management with 6+ years in consulting.
• Licensed engineer in good standing in Quebec, willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead solar foundation design projects and manage client relationships.
• Ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Solar Foundation Design

Client Relationship Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction Management

Education

Licensed Engineer in Quebec

10+ years of experience in consulting

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

About PRI

Our offices in Lindsay, Mississauga, and Calgary support private and public geotechnical projects across Canada and around the world with on-site geotechnical engineering expertise and comprehensive laboratory testing. With over 200 years of combined experience, our team members provide hands-on help and recommendations to design and test construction projects like roadways and public works, small residential to high-rise buildings, solar installations, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Our diverse team includes engineers, project managers, field and laboratory technicians of all levels, and we continue to grow rapidly.

Location: Hybrid

Role and Responsibilities

• This position will report to the Director, Engineering.

• The successful candidate should be flexible in assignments, willing to travel periodically to meet with clients or at job sites outside of Canada, and eager to learn.

• Leadership of projects in solar foundation design for various clients and sectors.

• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and specifications.

• Coordinate with Chief Operating Officer and Business Development Manager to assist with business development and marketing needs.

• Coordination with clients to define work programs and budgets, provided leadership and strategy including general oversight and planning, and project management.

• Support staff development through recruiting, mentoring, and training.

• Develop and enhance key client relationships and would serve as a primary company and contact on projects.

• Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of a project including safety, scope development, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control and cash management on large projects.

• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and regulations related to solar foundation design and construction.

• Coordinate work efforts and provide senior review of work performed.

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.

• Manage and deliver quality projects safely, on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client.

• Complete peer review of projects in department and other departments, based on previously completed projects.

• Work closely with other Program Managers to ensure projects have seamless transition from design to construction activities.

• Complete short- and long-term staffing needs with Director of Engineering Services and Director of Human Resources to ensure no shortfall for projects.

• Report project performance to shareholders and controller on quarterly basis.

• The successful candidate shall be a licensed engineer in good standing in the Province of Quebec, with the ability to become licensed in other provinces.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in consulting and construction management, with a minimum of 6 years in consulting.

• The successful candidate should be flexible in assignments, willing to travel periodically, and eager to learn.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Valid driver’s license in Canadian Jurisdiction.