Senior Project Manager

Viridan Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Child care support

Job summary

A renewable energy firm in Houston, Texas is seeking a mid-senior level Project Manager. This full-time role requires overseeing diverse project teams, managing project risks, and ensuring successful project execution in the renewable sector. Candidates should have a strong background in project management with at least 8 years of experience. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, combining office and remote work, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry.
• Proven track record of managing full-life cycle EPC projects in the renewable space at utility scale.
• Experience leading late-stage development of energy projects including construction support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day efforts of diverse project teams.
• Implement and improve project management tools impacting project budget.
• Track and report on project schedules and progress.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Strong Communication

Customer/Partner Relationships

Technology Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft products

Job description

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day efforts of diverse project teams with a focus on identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risk.
• Implement and improve project management tools that directly impact, and drive business decisions related to the project schedule and budget.
• Responsible for the overall creation, tracking, updating, and reporting of project schedules and progress.
• Coordinate with relevant internal support teams and project analysts to track and complete monthly project budget reforecasts and update project economics.
• Responsible for weekly maintenance and reporting on project progress reports.
• Assist technical team members with evaluating change order claims and proposing a path forward regarding timely responses and settlement.
• Lead project due diligence process for project financing including technical support as well as tracking and closing open items from investors and engineering teams.
• Track project lessons learned and compiling and presenting these to internal stakeholders.
• Engage in RFP process for EPC partner selection and active management of EPC partners for project success.
• Perform project troubleshooting, gap analysis, mitigation of threats, and project milestone timelines on utility-scale renewables projects.
• Direct engagement and management of electric utility counterparts for successful project execution.
• Support CAPEX estimates to aid in project prioritization and selection.
• Lead the transfer of executed and in-serviced project to the Asset Management group.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the USA.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• 8+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry.
• Proven track record of managing full-life cycle EPC projects in the renewable space at utility scale including management through COD.
• Knowledgeable in high level technical project management initiatives such as defining scopes, contractor evaluation/selection, financials, schedules, estimates, contracts, constructability design reviews.
• Conversant in both technical and commercial parts of major equipment, engineering, and pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and energization processes, specifically around solar and battery storage.
• Experience leading late-stage development of energy projects including permitting, land and interconnection and supporting project team efforts through construction.
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• PMP certification is highly desired.
• Electrical or Civil Structural degrees highly desired.
• Understanding of utility interconnection requirements which includes familiarity with FERC rules, ISO tariffs, and other interconnection requirements as needed.

Behavioral requirements

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision.
• Strong interest in renewable energy.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity.
• Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability.
• Continuous learner and self-developer.

Location and work schedule

This position is based in Houston, Texas and offers a hybrid work schedule. Three days in the office and two days from home.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy and Construction

Benefits inferred

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Child care support