,Louth Callan Renewables is seeking a motivated self-starter to join our project management team as a Project Manager. This full-time position will have primary responsibilities managing EPC projects and portfolios, ensuring successful completion and a positive budget outcome.
Successful candidates will collaborate on efforts and take ownership of their key channels, expanding on Louth Callan’s reputation as a leading provider of commercial solar solutions and subcontractor pool. The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of utility-scale solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success. The majority of LCR’s EPC projects are multimillion-dollar deals requiring months of work to solidify, which require determination, diligence, and persistence. EPC construction sales are highly complicated, and each deal is unique. Creativity, grit, smarts and a positive attitude are essential!
This position offers a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in the solar industry with a leading Developer and EPC with operations in multiple US markets.
Summary of Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● In partnership with the project team, plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work, managing large labor crews. Plan sequencing, crew sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production.
● Work with the project team and Safety Manager to develop safety plans and implement safety procedures
● Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation. Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review their status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations.
● Present and negotiate change orders with the owner for timely resolution.
● Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
● Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
● Keep the project on schedule
● Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
● Manage, train, and supervise project team according to company policy; act as a mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development.
● Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
● Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
● Direct preconstruction services and activities
● Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontract bid packages
● Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified/anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with the project team and SRE operations management.
● Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project), including the development and implementation of a Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP)
● Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
● Complete all job close-out procedures
● Conduct warranty follow-up (typical 2-year warranty period)
● Complete project with full or enhanced fee
● Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Engineers and Subcontractors; develop strategies and skills to build a strong partnership with the Owner, while still ensuring prompt owner notification of impacts and preservation of rights per the Prime Contract.
● Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges.
● Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Providers to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms.
● Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner, and key project partners
Qualifications
● Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred
● Field construction management experience (2-5 years, including supervisory skills)
● DG and Utility scale experience 1MW to 50MW
● Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team.
● Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
● Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
● Strong understanding of:
o Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques
o Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations
● Able to travel extensively (minimum 75%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote/rural areas.
● Able to build trust and rapport with all SRE departments for benefit of projects
● Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Weekly pay
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Project management: 4 years (Required)
- Commercial Solar: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- PMP Certification (Preferred)
- NABCEP Certification (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote