New Construction Project Manager

Who We Are :

PurposeEnergy is committed to delivering positive and sustainable environmental impact by developing, owning, and operating renewable energy facilities across the US. Our mission is to convert the millions of tons of wasted organic material from industrial food and beverage production plants into valuable renewable energy, clean water, and healthy soil amendments. In doing so, food is produced more efficiently, economically, and sustainably. PurposeEnergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to drive the energy transition. PurposeEnergy is the lead platform for Quinbrook's investments in renewable fuels.

About Quinbrook :

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners is a specialist investment manager focused on infrastructure for energy transition in the U.K., U.S., and Australia. With $5.6 billion in equity capital deployed across 43.3 GW of energy infrastructure assets, Quinbrook is currently developing and constructing some of the world's largest renewables and storage infrastructure projects.

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About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Design-Build Construction Team to provide leadership during the detail design and execution phases of new anaerobic digestor projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing green field capital projects valued between $20-100M each. They will be responsible for managing all phases of project deliveryincluding budgeting, scheduling, contract management, design management, equipment procurement management and construction oversightwhile partnering with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to ensure overall project success and long-term value.

You will collaborate closely with the company's project engineering team, who will generate a basis-of-design and define the process flow while working with the development team to ensure project financials are met. Experience in detailed engineering and construction of process plants is a prerequisite, with special emphasis on wastewater treatment facilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects and contribute to the development of sustainable resource recovery infrastructure, including pioneering anaerobic biotechnology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle project execution from design through construction ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals are met.
• Manage stakeholder expectations leading and managing an internal cross function project team including development, procurement, construction, finance and engineering associates.
• Manage the PurposeEnergy process engineering team and the design-builder to develop detail design documents for construction.
• Accountable for planning and executing the procurement of capital equipment supporting the internal project engineering and purchasing teams.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage design-build, engineering, and construction contracts.
• Define scope, schedule and budget of projects; balance risk; and ensure contracts comply with project requirements.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting using internal cost control tools and ERP system.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, technical data, and design / construction changes.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and capital forecasting
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and code compliance including ITC requirements such as domestic content, safe harbor, and prevailing wages.
• Prepare preliminary CapEx cost estimates consisting of design builder scope of work and equipment for new projects during the early development phase.
• Accountable for planning and execution of plant commissioning and closeout including turnover to operations, completion of punch list work and construction contracts, documentation of as-builts conditions, and warranty claims.
• Occasional travel to project sites for project planning and construction coordination.
• Support, mentor, and motivate your team to deliver projects with ambitious project development goals.

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PurposeEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PurposeEnergy does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of PurposeEnergy and PurposeEnergy will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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