Solar Generation Project Leader (South Boston, VA)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today .

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy is installing 1,000MWac of solar generating capacity per year. The Solar Project Construction group manages the execution of solar projects from 1MW to 150+MW through Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) contracts. The group is organized into several sequential teams; Development, Diligence, Pre-Construction, Execution, and Close-Out. One Project Leader is needed, and will be assigned to an Execution team, which oversees daily contractor activities during construction of new solar projects. The Projects Leader will work as an Assistant Project Manager to a PM.

Job Duties

• Supporting the solar project management team by managing specific portions of the project, including technical, construction, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Coordination with internal stakeholders including Site Owner’s Representatives, Operations, Controls, Business Development, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, Safety, and Supply Chain.
• Coordination with external stakeholders, including counterparts in the EPC’s organization, permitting agencies, and Owners Engineers
• Working with a cross-functional team that includes engineers, permitting specialists, construction oversight personnel, environmental compliance coordinators, contracts and financial analysts, real estate analysts, safety specialists, and operations personnel.
• Participating in status update meetings with EPC contractors.
• Overseeing and monitoring construction progress, ensuring compliance with EPC contract and permitting requirements.
• Managing project RFI log.
• Overseeing plant commissioning processes and participating in punchlist/turnover walkdowns with Solar Operations.
• Overseeing punch list completion, facilitating communication with operations, and reviewing contractor deliverables.
• Preparing weekly reporting for internal project stakeholders.
• Reviewing EPC deliverables, including specifications, performance test reports, and as-built design drawings for completeness and contract compliance.
• Reviewing third party reports, usually environmental inspection reports, to monitor EPC performance, and providing recommendations to the EPC.
• Reviewing and providing input on contract Change Orders, Contractor Notices, Milestone Completion Certificates, and other commercial documents.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Will report to a Manager – Construction Projects and will be assigned to a team led by a Construction Project Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 5+ years of experience managing projects, or managing multi-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Detailed technical knowledge of renewable power generation, large power plant systems/equipment/operations, power distribution/transmission systems, complex construction projects, and/or Virginia E&S/stormwater regulations
• Technical skills, including the ability to read and prepare technical specifications and drawings. Some station and engineering experience preferred
• Schedule and cost management experience
• Strong communication and integration skills
• Ability to build relationships and provide leadership in a team environment
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions
• Valid drivers license in order to operate a company vehicle
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, SAP products, Adobe products, Bluebeam, scheduling software

Education Requirements

Preferred

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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