Senior Project Manager

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Job Description

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for facilitating and leading multi-functional project teams in the delivery of energy systems to customers, focused on enhancing the customer experience and providing full accountability for project budgets, schedules, project management and performance requirements.

Accountable for the overall management of each project from contract through installation and close-out. Ensure the projects are completed safely, within schedule and budget. Manage and communicate project changes internally & externally throughout to ensure business alignment & client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of Eos products and related scope design & functionality.
• Work & Mentor others as subject matter expert to manage all facets of the project.
• Coordinate activities of all functions involved in multiple projects including Manufacturing, Sourcing, Finance, Logistics, Legal, Field services & Quality.
• Create/Manage project(s) schedules & resolve problems as necessary to deliver on customer expectations & contract requirements.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage engineering and construction/installation/other contracts including clearing defining scope, schedule, and cost management requirements.
• Manage onsite installation & work closely with site engineers to ensure commissioning activities (installation, energization & start up) are on schedule and beat or exceed budget.
• Organize project(s) meetings to effectively communicate relevant information and coordinate resources, including subcontractors.
• Negotiate and approve selection of major contractors in collaboration with upper management.
• Ensure payment and revenue milestones are met & invoices issued on time.
• Work directly with finance on the preparation of financial plans, accruals, revenue recognition, and cash collection.
• Point person for stakeholder communication (internal & external).
• Provide project reports to management per report out schedule.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• This position requires a positive, hands-on team-oriented leadership style.
• Understanding and utilization of effective Project Management tools (MS Project) and thought process required in managing technologically complex global projects.
• General knowledge of construction sequencing and development of a safety culture.
• Ability to motivate others and inspire high performance, loyalty, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to motivate others and inspire high performance, loyalty, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to mentor and lead others in the Project Management organization.
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead project process and / or business process improvements to improve the customer experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement strategies and manage change.
• Strong team work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage stressful situations to a positive outcome.
• Ability to look ahead for barriers which may de-rail project, developing structures or means to resolve unforeseen problems.
• Empower & encourage team to reach success where they have opportunities to grow.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, project management, construction management, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years project management experience. (Education/Certification may be substituted for years of experience.)
• Experience in a role that requires involvement and understanding of project management of business initiatives including the introduction of new business processes a plus.
• Work is a mix of office and field base work; candidate must be physically able to visit customer and construction sites and review all potential and on-going work.
• OSHA 30hr certification a plus.
• PE, Lean, Six Sigma, a plus.

Travel: 25-50%

• Local Travel
• Overnight/North America
• Other International Travel

Working Conditions

• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. xhyhwjd
• Customer/Partner Locations – Employee may visit customer or partner locations that may be comprised of office, manufacturing floor, laboratory environments and construction sites depending on the location and reason for visit.