Solar Construction Project Manager

Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

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

*This position will be based in our Goodhue location 5 days per week with 20% travel to project sites. 

• The requirements listed in

  job description

  s 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.

Additional Information

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range:  $90,000 to $120,000 per year DOE

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at View phone number on us.fitly.work or via email at View email address on us.fitly.work .

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters .

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.