Project Manager - Solar/BESS

CS Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Project Manager for Energy Storage projects in Houston. The role involves managing project execution, budgets, and team dynamics while fostering strong relationships across departments. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and have significant experience in the construction industry, particularly with energy storage projects.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Discretionary Bonus Program

401K Programs with Employer Matching

Medical & Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of relevant construction industry experience.
• Successfully led projects valued at $20+ million.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and develop project changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget and lead forecast review process.
• Track all actions on Project Action List.
• Communicate schedule, cost, quality, and safety concerns to Management.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Cost Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Renewable Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

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The Project Manager, Energy Storage will have a key role in successful execution of Energy Storage Projects across the county. This role works in partnership with our Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Field Management teams to foster great customer relationships, secure backlog, champion effective project execution and will directly contribute to CS Energy position as a market leader in Energy Storage.

The applicant must be flexible to learn new technologies and be ready to work in a dynamic startup environment to match the evolving nature and exponential growth of Energy Storage Industry.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with the EHS team to finalize the environmental, health and safety plan for a project
• Ensure the site team and subcontractors follow EHS and Quality plan and policies
• Manage the project budget and lead the forecast review process, review with FP&A and executives to ensure all project metrics are captured, manage client billings to achieve milestone payments, client and subcontractor change orders management, risk identification and mitigation
• Lead all Operations, Engineering and Procurement huddles.
• Track all actions on Project Action List.
• Ensure all equipment orders, engineering deliverables and required subcontracts are completed in accordance with the CPM schedule and project milestones
• Manage production to the self-perform work plan and review/adjust it with Superintendents accordingly
• Management of EPC contracts with specific focus on Force majeures, delay notices, Schedule relief, LD letters to respective parties as necessary
• Work with project controls to establish and maintain project schedule to meet all EPC milestones
• Ensure the compliance with all project permitting and regulatory requirements such as SWPPP, local permitting, AHJ Specific town requirements, building and electrical permits
• Timely and concisely communicate schedule, cost, quality and safety concerns to Management
• Manage, develop, and maintain subcontractor relationships
• Coordinate with the local AHJ for all BESS fire safety related risk and ensure the implementation of AHJ requirement.
• Creates and maintains a thriving company culture on project site. Coaches employees on cultural improvements
• Assist Management and Business Development carry pipeline of projects through FMEA process, contract signing and project start-up
• Assist the team to develop and implement BESS execution and commissioning plans.
• Develop and maintain client relationship with timely, accurate, and clear communication
• Motivate the team and provide the feedback, training and mentorship to all employees
• Project level P&L responsibility
• Foster a motivating Team environment between Project Team and all other departments and project stakeholders
• Onsite presence during active construction
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Renewable Engineering, Engineering or a related field
• 4-5+ years of relevant construction industry experience, with progressively greater responsibility
• Successfully led and managed complex project or portfolios valued at $20+ million
• Previous BESS EPC and Substation Experience is preferred
• Success leading, motivating and managing various project team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team members accountable
• Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving project issues, prioritizing and decision-making
• Success in leading projects to on-schedule and within budget completion
• Success in managing project start-up meetings, project drawings, project execution plans, and subcontractor and vendor buyouts
• Ability to do and manage others to read, understand and interpret contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Success in managing subcontractors and developing and executing project changes
• Success in managing cost to complete estimates, costing and pricing Change Orders, and maximizing profits
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a well-rounded business perspective
• Strong proficiency in Word and Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Bluebeam (or similar)
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills are essential
• Effective time management skills capable of multitasking in a in fast environment
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites or office up to 75%+ of the time
• All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire
• An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with CS Energy's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a separate disclosure and consent form prior to any background check
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate
  
  
  

About Us

CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) renewable energy company that develops, designs and builds optimized solar, energy storage, and emerging energy projects. CS Energy has successfully designed and installed over 2 GW of solar and 650 MWh of energy storage projects across the United States. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders as a trusted long-term partner.

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about the company's success. We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to protecting, training, enriching, and empowering our team members as they grow their careers in the renewable energy space.

We work hard, are mindful of our social and environmental responsibilities, and continuously give back to our local communities. Our commitment is based on the following principles: safety, quality, integrity, collaboration, expertise, and diversity. We are proud to be continually awarded as a great place to work by nationally recognized programs based on employee feedback.

Benefits

CS Energy provides great benefits to our valued employees.

• Competitive Salaries
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Field Weekend Pay Program
• Project Incentive Bonus Program (based on position eligibility)
• Per-diem Program for Field Employees ((based on eligibility)
• Vehicle Allowance & Gas Card Program (based on position eligibility)
• 401K Programs with Employer Matching
• Medical & Dental Benefits (Plan options 100% paid by employers), and Vision Plans
• Access to HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Referral Program
• Access to FSA - Health & Dependent Care
• Access to Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Student Loan Benefit Program
  
  

CS Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Project Management

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