Project Manager - Renewables

Precision Technology - Raleigh, NC, United States

Project Manager- Renewables

Our client provides independent engineering services for utility scale renewable energy resources connected to the distribution and transmission grids. This position will lead projects to provide consulting services and commissioning for renewable energy integration.

The ideal candidate will have project management experience and some knowledge about renewables, the electric power industry, or transmission and distribution grids. This position will work in close collaboration with external stakeholders including utility clients, renewables developers, and subcontractors while also coordinating activities with internal engineering and other staff to deliver services.

Essential Functions

Project Management

  • Develop and refine scope of work and take into account the client’s needs, budget and other resources
  • Develop and implement project plans, including strategies, milestones and tasks
  • Design and facilitate project meetings and record minutes and action plans
  • Coordinate project logistics, including meetings, conference calls, presentations, workshops, client visits, travel, and events associated with assigned projects
  • Work with internal team and customer to define and update our client's role on projects
  • Establish, document, track, and adhere to project timelines, budgets, and tasks
  • Utilize applicable software applications to perform project management and scheduling tasks, and research issues with team members to resolve problems
  • Prepare project budgets, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions
  • Develop technical tools and processes to more effectively complete tasks
  • Provide timely reports to funding sources, team, management, and others internally or externally
  • Assemble and manage the necessary work force to complete assigned activities
  • Manage and coordinate contracts and scopes of work for subcontractors and other external contacts
  • Analyze and create budget summaries and financial scenarios to improve project tracking and performance
  • Continuously search and strive for process improvement strategies

Develop Technical Expertise

  • Create knowledge through research. Target topics that support team’s goals and strategy
  • Research and summarize programs and create final reports
  • Incorporate study findings into trainings
  • Present and explain reports and findings to clients and other external stakeholders
  • Maintain own technical and professional knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

External Contacts

  • Develop and maintain relationships with external partners such as agencies, associations, contractors, builders and consultants
  • Coordinate with project partners to define roles and responsibilities
  • Assist assigned team with identifying and securing additional projects

Proposal Development

  • Create and deliver proposals/contract agreements including scopes of work, budgets and timelines
  • Document lessons learned from previous projects in order to inform business development for future projects


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business management or relevant field of study and 1-3 years of experience in managing and coordinating projects is required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Products required; experience using project management software applications is preferred
  • Project planning, time management, communication, writing and research skills required. Ability to problem solve, analyze and interpret data. Ability to work in teams as well as independently. Must be detail oriented and organized
  • Individual must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, both internally and externally
  • Knowledge of relevant industries a plus: power utility programs including residential, commercial and industrial, electric transportation
Knowledge of energy efficiency or renewable energy preferred

Posted On: Wednesday, September 25, 2024



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