Solar Project Manager

Job Position: Project Manager

Location:  This position will be out of our Oglesby, IL location with regular travel to our Goodhue, MN location. You will be required to be in office. 

Reports To: Project Management Organization Manager

Purpose: Maintain complete accountability for the scope of each assigned project, ensuring completion according to schedule and within budget. Serve as the primary customer interface within the enterprise ensuring appropriate communication flow between internal and external project team members.

Responsibilities

• You will be the leader of the project team; be responsible for planning and overseeing multiple solar projects simultaneously.
• Be responsible for Project and contract execution
• Schedule and plan the projects construction, by understanding what people, materials, and equipment are needed to complete the project.
• Manage the project Budget and report to the GM on job status updates and anticipated cost to complete the project.
• Ensure that the site team has the safety materials needed and that they are following the KE safety procedures along with the Construction Manager
• Interface with the client by, communicating the project status, working through change orders, submitting billing, and supplying any project deliverables per contract.
• Ensure that materials and equipment have been ordered and track them to ensure they arrive when they are scheduled
• Keep the Project schedule up to date, and make sure the critical milestones are being met.
• Work with Engineering on submittals, RFI’s, and buildability of the site.
• Lead Kickoff meetings with the project team to ensure that the project is set up for success.
• Through communication and a Project Handover Meeting with the Pre-Construction and Estimating team, review contract to analyze scope, schedule, and budget of project.
• Establish meeting requirements for each project, ensuring proper coordination between the customer, internal support staff, sub-contractors
• Direct Project Coordinator on creation and submittals of RFI(s) to customers as needed to gain clarification and details needed for successful project completion.
• Based off customer requirements and internal asset planning, develop a feasible project schedule, and ensure execution of the schedule.
• Communicate with Construction Managers to coordinate equipment and personnel needs, updating the Division General Superintendent with requests for support.
• In coordination with Construction Managers and Division General Superintendent, ensure projects are progressing according to schedule.
• Regularly provide feedback to field personnel regarding projected/budgeted timelines versus actual completions on cost code specific items.
• Per contract safety requirements, and enterprise safety procedures, coordinate with the site Construction Manager to ensure that the site team has the safety materials needed and all required forms and reports are completed and submitted as required.
• Create, submit, and track change orders as required. Ensure change order documentation is updated in KE Procore and dollar values are appropriately updated in Viewpoint.
• Review financials for each assigned project at a minimum weekly, analyzing cost codes and ensuring budgeted and actual dollars are entered appropriately into Viewpoint. Meet with appropriate parties to correct discrepancies.
• Provide SOV forms monthly to KE accounts payable and provide site CTC amounts and forecasted revenues monthly via Viewpoint.
• Manage project close-out requirements, ensuring customers expectations are met and invoicing is completed according to schedule.
• Ensure customer punch list items are addressed and closed as required.
• Submit requests for quote (RFQ) for specified sub-contracted items and assign contracts within budgeted amounts. Coordinate with sub-contractors to ensure items are completed according to project scope and requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate, at a minimum yearly, lessons learned meetings with customers to capture improvements needed for future projects.
• Continuously provide feedback to the Pre-Construction and Estimating team to refine bids and update how cost buckets are being populated.
• Schedule and lead project close-out meetings with the Pre-Construction and Estimating team, Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, and General Superintendent in order to capture best practices, refine bids, and inform future decisions on customer relationships.
• Track material and equipment orders placed by Pre-Construction and Project Coordinators ensuring all necessary materials and equipment have been ordered and will arrive in necessary timelines to meet project schedules.
• Provide clarification and communicate customer requirements with Engineering and Pre-Construction during initial phases of projects.
• Schedule and lead “kickoff meetings” with the Construction Manager, Foreman, Site Coordinators, and General Superintendent to cover project scope, schedule, benchmarks, and performance goals.
• Perform regular site visits to engage with field personnel, track site progress, and monitor performance goals.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
• Proven working experience in utility grade photovoltaic project management.
• Ability to oversee and report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure the projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Experience with basic Project Management and resource coordination, to include: estimating, planning, scheduling, cost management, materials/purchasing, operations and maintenance, and client-facing.
• Ability to develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as the project team.
• Ability to meet with clients to take capture project details and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Ability to meet budgetary objectives and to adjust to project constraints based on analysis.
• Experience with tracking project performance, analyzing the project upon completion with short- and long-term milestones.
• Ability to delegate project tasks to project team members, based on individual strengths, skill sets and experience.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure.
• Competency in Microsoft applications included Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management or related field experience or education.
• 3+ years' experience managing photovoltaic installations and tracking systems.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970or via email at HR@KEway.com.

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 500 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.
• We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.
• For more about our culture visit our careers page at https://www.knobelsdorffenterprises.com/careers

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