Solar Project Manager

G.I.S.; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Solar Project Manager to oversee renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction management, particularly in solar projects, and will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is a remote position requiring some domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a construction project manager.
• 5 years on Solar construction projects required.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning and execution of renewable energy projects.
• Monitors project costs and budgets.
• Facilitates meetings with project teams.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Construction Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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• Remote position with 25-30% domestic travel***
  
  

Job Description

• Remote position with 25-30% domestic travel***
  
  

Company Overview:

Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is a premier oil and gas services company providing solutions to the energy sector. We specialize in offshore construction, onshore construction, and maintenance services. With over 75 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation. We are expanding our team to continue driving growth of our fast-paced industry.

Position Summary: Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects from front end engineering to project buy out.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of multiple development functions, consultants, technicians, construction management, and be accountable for the execution and performance of the project
• Work closely with Development and Construction to accomplish company goals
• Assist in development of the project budget and all phases of the project for compliance with the budgetary goals
• Support and develop key project relationships with vendors, clients, and development parties
• Direct all facets of each project from pre-construction and initial construction efforts to project buy-out
• Work with all construction management and clients to complete the project on schedule
• Oversee management of project schedule
• Develop site logistics plans with construction manager
• Assist with constructability reviews during engineering phases
• Support construction manager in the set-up of jobsite and mobilization
• Establish the safety plan at the jobsite with corporate safety department
• Assist with management of employee relations and field personnel/subcontractors
• Monitor and update project projections monthly
• Monitor project costs
• Implement change management procedure in accordance with company policy and contract
• Support job-site budgets and AR/AP
• Facilitate meetings with project team
• Supervise and mentor project job site staff
• Support site team with RFIs and ensure submittals are being appropriately processed by the procedures established by contracts
• Manage jobsite relations and communicate needs with the Engineer of Record
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, partners, and local labor
• Understand, comply, and enforce Discovery standards and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ proven experience as a construction project manager w/at least 5 years on Solar construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil preferred) or Construction Management
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and materials and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality, health, and safety standards
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be willing and able to travel as needed to job sites, vendor sites, engineering offices, etc., as required
  
  

Work Environments / Physical Requirements:

• This job operates primarily in a professional office setting requiring travel as required.
• This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to traverse construction job sites as needed including ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces and wear personal protective gear correctly
  
  

EEOC Statement:

Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company Description

Established in 1948 in Grand Isle, LA, GIS began as a modest company serving the commercial fishing industry. It quickly evolved, entering into the emerging Oil & Gas Industry in the Gulf of Mexico.

Today, GIS services the oil and gas, power, renewables and critical infrastructure industries nationally and internationally. With nearly 3,000 employees, 21 strategically located facilities, and 20 service lines, GIS has the resources to span the complete life cycle of our customers' projects, and the capability to provide solutions in all the markets we service. We align our services with operations from the development stage of major projects, through construction, commissioning, and ultimately decommissioning.

Established in 1948 in Grand Isle, LA, GIS began as a modest company serving the commercial fishing industry. It quickly evolved, entering into the emerging Oil & Gas Industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, GIS services the oil and gas, power, renewables and critical infrastructure industries nationally and internationally. With nearly 3,000 employees, 21 strategically located facilities, and 20 service lines, GIS has the resources to span the complete life cycle of our customers' projects, and the capability to provide solutions in all the markets we service. We align our services with operations from the development stage of major projects, through construction, commissioning, and ultimately decommissioning.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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