Project Manager Renewables
About the position The Project Manager - Renewables will lead or contribute to consulting engagements, which may be independent engineering, owner’s engineering or field engineering assignments and are related to renewable energy technologies, primarily solar and energy storage projects. Provide services that fall within each of the stages of a project’s lifecycle, including development, pre-financing, financing, construction, performance testing, O&M review, divestiture, decommissioning and redevelopment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage consulting teams consisting of internal team members and potential subconsultants in the planning and execution of renewable energy projects.
- Utilize a broad understanding of renewable energy projects to provide guidance to other team members as well as review the work of others.
- Provide strategic direction and oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed by the team.
- Adhere to internal processes and procedures to ensure commercial, approval, and payment obligations are met for the project.
- Lead and contribute to proposal development and potential client calls and meetings to support overall business development efforts and company strategy.
- Support clients with technical advisory, field engineering and/or project development support.
- Leverage your in-depth knowledge of renewable energy projects to develop innovative solutions for clients.
- Work with subject matter experts to conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations of renewable energy projects and communicate them clearly to the client.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in renewable energy fields.
- Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships through high quality client service, including effective communication, a collaborative approach, and a high-quality work product.
- Identify opportunities for additional services and contribute to business development efforts.
- Provide expert advice to clients on renewable energy integration, optimization, and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor and guide junior consultants and project team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of renewable energy solutions with overall project objectives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous learning within the consulting team.
- Conduct thorough analyses of renewable energy projects, including technical, commercial, financial model and risk assessments.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports, findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data used in decision-making processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent
- Minimum of three years of experience in renewable energy. Photovoltaic solar design or battery energy storage experience.
- Minimum of three years of working experience in an independent engineering firm
- Independent engineering, owner’s engineering, project development skills.
- Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams
- Advanced knowledge of multiple aspects of a renewable energy project including equipment fundamentals for modules, inverters, racking, batteries, fire suppression systems, transformers, control systems/SCADA, and metering; civil site work; electrical design, etc.
- Proven project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery
- Able to think and act strategically
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong ability to multitask
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills
- Able to analyze complex data and provide strategic insights
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- History of using sound judgment to make decisions and set priorities
- Self-starter; able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to travel for work as needed (10-25%)
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent
- Five years of experience managing renewable energy projects.
- Five years of experience in solar renewable energy and/or battery energy storage.
- High voltage and medium voltage experience.
- Experience with contract reviews.
- Professional Engineer license
- PVsyst experience
- Network of contacts from key project participants in the solar field (e.g. OEs EPC contractors, developers, lenders, tax-equity investors, etc
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