Project Manager, Construction

Your responsibilities

• Perform myriad project development and construction oversight tasks for solar PV and battery storage projects in Northeast and Midwest US and other strategic markets;
• Manage various contractors in the field including survey, design, environmental, etc. to prepare permit applications and supporting documentation;
• Manage internal and external parties from construction design drawing stage through site construction to full operation;
• Manage project schedules and budgets in concert with Project Development and Procurement teams;
• Support fatal flaw/feasibility assessments on new opportunities;
• Interface with local and state authorities in seeking or supporting approvals and required documentation for project permits;
• Support contracting and proposals from EPCs;
• Prepare progress reports for internal project tracking as well as for investors as projects move through development and construction;
• Assist with early-stage site diligence which may include but not limited to, visual inspections, landowner relationships and facilitating site visits with various authorities, vendors and/or engineers. 
• Support post construction project handoff to the asset management team for long term site operation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your experience

• 2-3 years of construction and/or renewable energy project development/management experience. Experience in battery storage construction and project management a plus;
• Associates or Bachelor of Science degree in a technical or business management focus or equal. A 2-Year technical degree, or electrician license, with 5 years of experience to be considered.
• Organizational skills needed to independently manage tasks, projects and/or deliverables from assignment to completion;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable engaging with team members, investors, subcontractors, landowners, construction firms, racking vendors, etc.;
• Organized approach to workflow processes;
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Project Primavera, Atlas, or other PM software;
• Ability to travel (up to 20% of work time) 
• Interest / ability to help manage Encore’s drone assets, time-lapse photography and progress photography etc.; 
• A strong desire to work on projects related to renewable energy development, brownfields redevelopment, and sustainability. Experience/interest in these areas highly preferred;
• Self-motivated and well organized with proven ability to perform at a high level with limited direct oversight and management;
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
• Demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines;
• NABCEP Certification and/or Project Management Professional Certification a plus but not required
• A high degree of emotional intelligence;
• Team player - willingness to pitch in across the organization.