Senior Project Manager - Dynamic Energy

Overview

Company Overview

At Dynamic Energy, we’re on a mission to bring more distributed renewables online across the U.S. We develop, finance, and build large-scale commercial and community solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects for our customers and partners, providing them with the financial guidance, technical expertise, and tenacity to bring these important projects online. 

We’re a diverse team of professionals with decades of combined experience in solar construction and development, including SEI-trained and NABCEP-certified installers, master electricians, safety professionals, mechanical and electrical engineers, and project and construction managers. Our approach is firmly rooted in providing our customers with reliable financial and policy advice to make the most of their investments, and built on a reputation for quality, integrity, and performance. 

Dynamic Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy, a leading renewable energy committed to the sustainable development and operation of high-quality power facilities and transmission assets that bring low-cost clean energy to millions of customers. 

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

As a member of the Operations Team, the Senior Project Manager will report to the Director of Project Management. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the successful management of complex DG and commercial-scale solar projects from project early stage through final closeout.

They will be responsible for successfully managing each stage of the project including engineering and interconnection, ensuring projects are completed according to the approved plans, within the allotted schedule and budget, and successfully commissioned and closed.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as the Owner or Customer representative and carry out duties required by the Customer’s contract(s).
• Support project proposal efforts, ensuring that project bids are both competitive and feasible.
• Support due diligence and negotiation efforts for project prior to contract execution.
• Engage external consultants as needed for due diligence, engineering, and permitting.
• Create full project schedules which include development, interconnection, engineering, procurement, and construction activities from notice to proceed to project close-out and establish reasonable and achievable construction start and commercial operation dates.
• Manage schedule and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
• Manage portfolios of projects and provide accurate report outs on key metrics, implementing streamlined processes for large volume to improve efficiency.
• Work with internal teams to ensure engineering plans are developed per Owner or Customer technical specifications.
• Work with internal teams to ensure procurement and subcontracting efforts are carried out efficiently per project budget and schedule.
• Work with state, county, and local governments to obtain discretionary and non-discretionary permits necessary for construction mobilization.
• Work with internal and external construction resources to ensure successful project construction with health, safety, quality, and the environment top of mind.
• Work with internal teams to ensure successful project construction and closing, communicating regularly with legal, engineering, and procurement.
• Manage and communicate project risks and mitigants to the Director of Project Management.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

Educational Requirements

• Preferable is a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Solar experience in a similar position. 

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of solar energy systems, including solar modules, inverters, racking systems, and associated electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of Electrical code, electrical safety and best practices for electrical construction
• Knowledge of civil construction, stormwater management, foundation installation
• Understanding of construction methodologies and processes related to solar, BESS, and EV infrastructure projects for commercial, institutional, and utility customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and business development professionals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidential mange customer relationships prior, during, and post construction build ( can you help me fine tune the wording)
• NABCEP Certified
• PMP Certified

Technical Skills

• Facility with typical computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Scheduling application experience a plus (MS Project, Primavera).
• Knowledge of project management software and tools (Procore)

Travel

• Approximately 10-20% annually.

The expected starting pay for this role is $128,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Dynamic Energy is an equal opportunity employer.  Dynamic Energy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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