Remote Utility Scale BESS Project Manager

Our client is in search of a remote Project Manager who will over utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Projects and Substation Projects.

The Project Manager will champion his or her assigned projects and in charge of Project Safety, Scheduling, the Project's Budget, Contract Management, and Construction Quality conforming to the client's expectations.

The Project Manager will not be site-based; however, he or she is expected to travel to project sites as often as it is required by the project's needs.

Responsibilities : Planning :

Planning :

• Manages the overall design of the project coordinating external and internal engineering resources.
• Manages the project plan, hosts site kick-off in conjunction with the construction manager, and close out meetings for the project.
• Ensures EPC issues daily JHA's(Job Hazard Analysis) and Plan of the Day.
• Ensures EPC is on schedule and assists with schedule recovery plans as needed.
• Manage design RFI's coordination with internal and external engineering resources.
• Pro-actively engages landowners and ensures their expectations are met.

Safety Accountabilities :

• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct "at risk" behaviors.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures.
• Ensures new hires receive job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing. (PM, Super's and CM's)
• Leads and support the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing systems in place.

EPC Relationship Management :

• Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with the client's expectations.
• Strengthen and continually maintain EPC relationship.

Budgeting :

Accountable for the project budget, costs to date, forecasts cost to completion, procurement and materials management.

Contract :

• Ensures EPC is following the Contract and reviews Change orders.
• Manage field purchases of project related materials and equipment as required.
• Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations for the project and documentation of variances.
• Ensures that the overall terms of the main EPC contract are passed on to the subcontracts

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• PMP Certification and Scheduling software expertise is a plus.
• OSHA 30
• Must have 5-10 years or more years of experience with 5 years supervisory experience.
• Must have a valid current driver license, eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage.
• Must be able to obtain a valid passport to travel outside the U.S.

Preferred Skillsets :

• Leadership
• Team building
• QA / QC Processes
• Contract Compliance
• Project Permits
• Development of processes and procedures
• Continuous improvement such as Lean & Total Quality Management
• Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements
• Interpreting state rules and regulations
• Contract Management
• Sub-Contractor and vendor and materials management
• Construction drawing review
• Engineering management
• Communications, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations
• Reporting
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio)

Benefits :

• Remote Opportunity
• Competive Base salary commensurate with experience
• Generous Bonus Structure of up to 50% of Base Salary
• Company card for all related travel expenses
• Strong PTO package to support work life balance
• Company Equity available after initial ramp up period
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact on one of the leading BESS companies in Texas!

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