KWRE Project Manager (Renewable Energy)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $104,000 - $135,000

KWRE PROJECT MANAGER (RENEWABLE ENERGY)

What we're looking for?

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating renewable energy projects from concept to completion. This role requires technical expertise, project management skills, and effective collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and agencies. The Project Manager will also mentor and guide project engineering staff as needed.

What you will do

Project Management

• Collaborate closely with team lead/senior engineer to develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to share with clients and staff; resolve conflicts and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Identify and raise issues to team lead regarding resource sharing and conflicts.
• Track key deadlines and communicate critical path items to the project team.
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Prepare essential correspondence, proposals, change orders, and project-related documents.
• Manage project-related paperwork, ensuring all materials are current and properly filed.
  
• Research project location, jurisdictions, fees, proposals, reports, and submittal requirements.
• Track project performance to analyze the completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Provide support and/or supervise concurrent projects, ensuring workflow stays on track.
• May approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for scope changes and fees.
• Plan and organize project team activities, with assistance from the team lead.
• Develop working relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and relevant agencies.

Technical

Provide accurate designs for solar and/or renewable energy projects; may involve grading, drainage, utilities, and/or stormwater treatment.

Develop working drawings for civil design plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Prepare civil engineering calculations, SWPPPs, and other engineering reports.

Conduct construction cost estimating.

Understand and produce entitlements/planning documents.

Manage construction processes.

Understand surveying basics, including topographic and boundary surveys.

What you have

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent level of experience, preferred

5+ years of experience in renewable energies or related fields

5+ years experience as a project manager or assistant project manager

Professional Engineering License, TX preferred.

General knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet, etc.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam, required.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)

Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)

Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)

Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)

Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

Why Join Us?

• Great culture Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
• Competitive Pay ($104,000 - $135,000 DOE, Location, and work model)
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Free office snacks
• Much more!

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