SOLAR PROJECT MANAGER
Berg Engineering Co. LLC
- Direct
- Not disclosed
- Sharjah, UAE
Job description
A modern and reputed Steel Structural Fabrication company in the Middle East is hiring candidates for the below position.
Position: Solar Project Manager
Job Description
Position: Solar Project Manager
Job Description
- Manages large, more complex jobs or multiple projects from pre-booking to customer acceptance with a primary focus on our Solar Energy business.
- Position will support the development and manage the installation of maintenance programs for solar PV projects .
- Supervises, directs and motivates the project team during planning, estimating, design, installation, start-up, commissioning, turnover and warranty of assigned projects.
- Ensures customer satisfaction during and at final project completion.
- For someone looking to make a difference in growing a new business important to our customers, this is an excellent growth opportunity.
- Ensure best practices are followed for the development, implementation and maintenance of solar PV rooftop, carport and ground mounted systems.
- Participates in pre-bid reviews and sales to operations turnover meetings to evaluate accuracy of the sales estimate and job layout.
- Analyzes plans, construction contract specifications and codes to determine project requirements.
- Follows up with appropriate management to assure understanding and satisfaction of job scope.
- Manages the development of project plans in advance of project activity assuring effective execution by the Project Team.
- Monitors progress to assure compliance with the pre-determined execution plan.
- Prepares or oversees preparation of engineering re-estimate reports.
- Utilizes financial and monthly forecasting to manage and contain costs.
- Utilizes financial and monthly forecasting tools and works with other team members to monitor, manage and control costs.
- Prepares or oversees preparation of progress billings, pursues timely payments from the customer and authorizes payments to material suppliers and subcontractors.
- Obtains bids and selects reliable subcontractors to provide wiring, device installation, special construction or other services.
- Participates in job site final walk-thru and manages the completion of all close-out documentation such as As-Built drawings and system operating instructions; transfers or excess materials; billings, collections and payments; and all project records.
- Experience in project managing and installing solar PV projects of different sizes and in multiple states is required.
- Understanding of solar Power Purchasing Agreements (PPAs) is also a plus.
- Supports development of project/program plan.
- Supports delivery of semi-complex project or program.
- Participates in project/program management activities (defining scheduling, budget, risk, change, opportunity and resource management activities).
- Participates in technical review of system design and documentation.
- Participates in continuous improvement activities.
- May support sales activities and client relationship.
- Provides general guidance or train support and/or professional staff.
- Train and teach other project managers and energy engineers the intricacies of installing and maintaining solar PV projects.
- Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
- Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization.
- Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.
- Typically 2-5 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above.
- Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.
- Strong knowledge of industry fundamentals and business operations; Excellent contracting skills; An understanding of job financial reports and the ability to apply these in managing assigned projects; Strong leadership, listening, verbal and written communication skills. Previous project management experience is highly preferred.