Project Manager – Solar Construction – NY

CS Energy is hiring a Project Manager. The Project Manager leads several project teams and works in partnership with our Project Operations and Field Management to foster great client relationships, develop our employees, and oversee the safe construction of high quality, profitable, and on schedule projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with the EHS team to finalize the health and safety plan for a project
• Ensure the site team and subcontractors follow EHS and Quality policies
• Manage the project budget and lead the forecast review process, review with FP&A and executives to ensure all project metrics are captured, manage client billings to achieve milestone payments, client and subcontractor change orders management, risk identification and mitigation
• Lead all Operations, Engineering and Procurement huddles.
• Track all actions on Project Action List.
• Ensure all equipment orders, engineering deliverables and required subcontracts are completed in accordance with the CPM schedule and project milestones
• Manage production to the self-perform work plan and review/adjust it with Superintendents accordingly
• Management of EPC contracts with specific focus on Force majeures, delay notices, Schedule relief, LD letters to respective parties as necessary
• Work with project controls to establish and maintain project schedule to meet all EPC milestones
• Ensure the compliance with all project permitting and regulatory requirements such as SWPPP, local permitting, AHJ Specific town requirements, building and electrical permits
• Timely and concisely communicate schedule, cost, quality and safety concerns to Management
• Negotiate change orders to the benefit of the company
• Manage, develop, and maintain subcontractor relationships
• Creates and maintains a thriving company culture on project site. Coaches employees on cultural improvements
• Assist Management and Business Development carry pipeline of projects through FMEA process, contract signing and project start-up
• Develop and maintain client relationship with timely, accurate, and clear communication
• Motivate the team and provide the feedback, training and mentorship to all employees
• Project level P&L responsibility
• Foster a motivating Team environment between Project Team and all other departments and project stakeholders
• Onsite presence during active construction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Renewable Engineering, Engineering or a related field
• 4-5+ years of relevant construction industry experience, with progressively greater responsibility
• Successfully led and managed complex project or portfolios valued at $20+ million
• Success leading, motivating and managing various project team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team members accountable
• Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving project issues, prioritizing and decision-making
• Success in leading projects to on-schedule and within budget completion
• Success in managing project start-up meetings, project drawings, project execution plans, and subcontractor and vendor buyouts
• Ability to do and manage others to read, understand and interpret contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Success in managing subcontractors and developing and executing project changes
• Success in managing cost to complete estimates, costing and pricing Change Orders, and maximizing profits
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a well-rounded business perspective
• Strong proficiency in Word and Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Bluebeam (or similar)
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills are essential
• Effective time management skills capable of multitasking in a in fast environment
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites or office up to 75%+ of the time
• All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire
• An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with CS Energy’s requirements including, but not limited to, signing a separate disclosure and consent form prior to any background check
• The State of New York requires CS Energy, LLC to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the range for this role is $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 Starting rate of pay may vary based on various factors, including, but not limited to an individual’s experience and expertise. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to CS Energy’s discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate

About Us

CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) renewable energy company that develops, designs and builds optimized solar, energy storage, and emerging energy projects. CS Energy has successfully designed and installed over 1.5 GW of solar and 500 MWh of energy storage projects across the United States. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders as a trusted long-term partner.

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about the company’s success. We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to protecting, training, enriching, and empowering our team members as they grow their careers in the renewable energy space.

We work hard, are mindful of our social and environmental responsibilities, and continuously give back to our local communities. Our commitment is based on the following principles: safety, quality, integrity, collaboration, expertise, and diversity. We are proud to be continually awarded as a great place to work by nationally recognized programs based on employee feedback.

Benefits

CS Energy provides great benefits to our valued employees.

CS Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.