Sr. Project Manager, Energy Storage-North America.

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Summary: 
 

The Sr. Project Manager- Energy Storage, North America serves as the lead of a cross functional matrixed team built to deliver multiple projects simultaneously. The Sr. Project Manager – Energy Storage, North America shall manage relationships with key stakeholders and deliver Excellence for our clients on RES Energy Storage projects via RESolve. The Sr. Project Manager- Energy Storage, North America will take ownership of the entire project performance including safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. This role will be responsible for contract administration, project planning, labor and equipment resource management.

This role will be hybrid requiring a minimum of 3 days in office.

Requirements:   
 

• Manages all phases of the Energy Storage via RESolve projects including contract execution, engineering, procurement, scheduling, construction, commissioning, and all closeout processes.  
• Leads and manages internal field and office project teams, including working closely with multiple departments internal to RES, in addition to any external vendors and subcontractors necessary to complete a project.
• Develops, manages, and maintains the project schedule and the project execution plan covering each scope and discipline of the project(s).
• Ensures that all engineering, procurement, submittals, and work plans are in place to facilitate the execution of work as scheduled.
• Develops, manages, maintains and reports on project budgets to ensure effective change management. 
• Identifies and proactively manages project risks and create risk-mitigation plans.
• Ensures the project team and all associated subcontractors understanding and adherence to the client contract, associated exhibits and project specific agreements.
• Assists with reviewing proposals, reviewing statements of works, creating requisitions, reviewing invoices, etc. relating to RESolve projects.
• Leads creation of SOW through contract discussions and ensures alignment of work products against the approved contractual scope of work.
• Provides periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly) reporting to project stakeholders
• Organizes and chairs regularly scheduled progress meetings to discuss status with client project teams.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Supports commissioning group to deliver test plans and methodologies to ensure control system solution functions and performs as intended and meets contractual requirements.
• Supports IC&S team to ensure controls system deployment satisfies requirements/specifications and follows all applicable contractual standards and guidelines.
• Develops high-quality relationships with Owners and supports the Business Development team in establishing new business and maintaining key accounts.
• Responds to inquiries related to the status of RESolve solution and/or services and participates in information gathering.
• Takes and distributes meeting minutes to summarize project status, schedule, open issues, and action items.
• Approves purchases of project related materials and equipment.
• Supports Engineering, SCADA, & RESolve personnel with purchasing, installation, troubleshooting and issue resolution of problems related to controls integration deployments.
• Provides support to RES departments during the respective phases of a project, as necessary.
• Facilitates negotiations of Master Service Agreements and Project Agreements between Owner’s Stakeholders and RES’ executive leadership and counsel.
• Consults with stakeholders to fully understand, define, and document user requirements and functional specifications
• Co-Creation of RESolve processes and procedures for operations in North America.

Safety:

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.  Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• 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.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.

Leadership:

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports as business grows.
• Participate in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Technology, Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent experience (8+ years)
• PMP certification (or ability to obtain one within a year) required
• 8 years or more relevant project management experience required
• 3 years or more Battery Storage Project Management experience preferred.
• 1 year or more BESS and/or PV Commissioning Experience preferred
• Ability to travel 16-30% required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Strong approach to safe working practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Project Management
• Contract management
• Engineering management
• Time Management
• Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with the client’s expectations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams), Procore, and P6
• Development of processes and procedures
• Vendor and materials management
• Job costing or accounting software
• Knowledge of Controls Systems / SCADA
• Functional competencies include system thinking, collaboration, innovation, prioritization, and customer focus

Anticipated base salary range: $104,200 - $130,200

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required. 

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing and sitting is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.  Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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