Wind Senior Project Manager, Construction
Company: Scout Clean Energy LLC
Location: Boulder
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
As Scout's Senior Wind Energy Construction Project Manager, you
will play a pivotal role in the construction of utility-scale wind
projects. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge to
mentor colleagues and shape the processes and best practices for
wind energy construction at a growing IPP with an entrepreneurial
culture. You will be involved in all phases of facility
construction, from pre-construction design and planning through
commissioning and closeout.Your attention to detail and ability to
concurrently drive multiple work streams forward on time and on
budget will be key to your success. Your technical knowledge of
utility-scale solar and your ability to communicate that with
audiences who have a wide range of technical proficiency will be
widely valued in this role.You will dive into project construction
of a 150 MW project in California. The project will mobilize in
June 2024 and is ready for your immediate leadership impact. Travel
to site is expected one to two times per month during project
construction to ensure the project's completion within budget and
on schedule.You will thrive in an entrepreneurial team-based
environment in which:
- You collaborate closely with a high-performing, assistant
project manager.
- You work closely with counterparts in the Engineering,
Procurement, Development, and Interconnection teams to identify and
address challenges that arise during project construction (e.g.,
permitting and schedule changes) and then implement solutions.
- You drive process development from the ground up as the project
progresses and document learnings to inform future wind project
construction. During project construction, you will:
- Be responsible for the successful execution of all activities
at the project site, including BOP contractor, equipment suppliers,
construction services and related work, including ensuring safety
is a priority and is adequately addressed by all on-site personnel
associated with the project.
- Ensure QC/QA measures are implemented and documented.
- Manage the schedule, resolve potential delays, update the
schedule, and keep relevant internal stakeholders informed of
progress and challenges.
- Manage the third-party on-site team of quality control
professionals representing the owner, including the site manager
and the electrical and civil specialists.
- Manage the various construction contracts and interface with
the BOP contractor, owner's engineers, and independent engineers,
including change orders and cost control of the project within the
approved budget.
- Manage the receipt and inspection of equipment and
materials.
- Manage and approve invoices and costs incurred under all
project contracts. Communicate with and represent Scout effectively
and professionally with a variety of project partners and
stakeholders, including:
- Lead weekly meetings with the BOP contractor and host internal
update meetings with the Development and Finance teams.
- Attend monthly meetings at the project site.
- Develop, write and distribute weekly and monthly reports on
construction status, schedule, and cost controls.
- Respond to questions with independent engineers throughout
construction and close out any open items to support the project's
achievement of on-time financial closure. Leverage your technical
expertise to ensure efficient and effective project delivery,
including:
- Oversee the review and approval process of engineering
designs.
- Assist in the resolution of design issues and contract
enforcement.
- Interface with the interconnecting and local utilities to
ensure compliance with the GIA requirements.
- Provide guidance and support during all commissioning, start-up
testing, and third-party inspections.
- Review and maintain project records. Close out the project,
including:
- Coordinate final service acceptance inspections, punch list
close out, and transition the project to Operations and Maintenance
(O&M).
- Conduct Lessons Learned meeting and report out to the
Construction group. In future projects, you will also use your
technical knowledge and practical experience to inform the Scout
team's approach to phase developing and designing the solar
facilities during pre-construction:
- Interface with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and
Finance to optimize project design, including site selection,
constructability reviews, micrositing, interconnection options,
review of construction documents, and permitting process
support.
- Provide input to BOP EPC contract negotiations, including
providing input to development and review of competitive RFPs for
selection of general contractors or vendors and creating relevant
contract exhibits. Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a
relevant technical field required.
- Past work experience must include at least one of the
following:
- Project manager on at least 3+ utility scale wind construction
projects.
- Project manager on at least 4+ projects in a relevant adjacent
industry.
- Preference for experience across all phases of construction -
preconstruction, construction, and handoff to operations.
- Experience in BESS a plus.
- Experience mentoring and training junior team members.
Technical skills:
- Familiarity with managing utility-scale wind construction
contracts.
- Demonstrated understanding of plans and specifications for
civil and electrical work.
- Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions
quickly.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational,
project management, problem-solving and team-building skills.
- Providing pre-construction estimates based on industry
knowledge.
- Developing contract exhibits for BOP contracts. Proficient with
computers and has strong working knowledge of the following:
- MS Office, MS Project, and document management systems (e.g.,
SharePoint, Procore).
- Creating and managing schedules using MS Project (a plus).
- Adept at the use of Google Earth. Understanding of ArcGIS and
GlobalMapper a plus. Work Environment and Work Style:
- Demonstrated high level of ownership and responsibility over
all aspects of project work.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization,
successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in
different lines of reporting.
- Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting
priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability
in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment. Additional
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid current driver license, and able to travel
and perform field work.
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements. OSHA 10 certification
preferred.
- Authorized to work in the United States. Working Conditions:
- Ability to work outside of a Monday through Friday schedule,
including holidays and weekends, at times when needed by the
project.
- This position requires up to 50% travel to project sites in the
U.S. In addition, remote candidates will need to travel to Boulder
at least one week per month.
- Office based employees work together and collaborate in the
Boulder office three days per week and have the flexibility to work
from home two days per week. Invitation to Women and U.S.
Underrepresented Groups:We encourage applications from all
demographics and especially those that are traditionally
underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core
values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience
that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited
to, gender, race, and ethnicity.Invitation to Veterans:Scout
welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for
this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a
diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent
thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our
veterans have developed through their service. We welcome
applications from any service and any military occupational
specialty.Target base salary: $150,000-170,000. Negotiable for the
right candidate. Attractive bonus potential.Scout offers a full
range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with
attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, paid parental leave,
an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional
supplemental insurance coverage.
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