Fourgen
Project Manager - Solar Construction
Oak Brook, Illinois
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
Project ManagementAccountingExcelLogisticsProcurementElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeConstruction ManagementRenewable Energy
About the role
- The Construction Project Manager plans, manages, forecasts, and closes out renewable projects that are designed and constructed by Continental Energy Solutions.
- The Construction Project Manager will be deeply involved in customer-facing interactions and act as the point person coordinating with the other departments including purchasing, accounting, engineering, field supervision, and safety throughout the project until its hand-off to O&M.
Responsibilities
- Create and nurture client relationships in collaboration with leadership and other departments.
- Develop and maintain project schedules that balance real-time progress, environmental factors, manpower availability, and customer expectations.
- Lead site mobilization and resource logistics while optimizing labor, rental, and subcontractor cost tradeoffs.
- Manage large crews of electricians and subcontractors to ensure consistent progress on active projects.
- Leverage internal resources to create a testing plan according to the specification and review results.
- Consistently maintain a lessons learned log for active projects and conduct post-mortems with all parties involved to continuously improve.
- Creativity and ability to develop innovative solutions and streamline workflows
Requirements
- 2-5 years of complex electrical construction project management experience with proven success in resource management
- 1-2 years in the renewable energy field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Project and AI tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of commercial solar photovoltaic, energy storage, and microgrid applications and how they interact with electrical utilities
- Proven ability to help guide lesser experienced colleagues
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred
Skills
- Assistance, tools, and resources for success
- A collaborative, engaging and respectful workplace
- Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development
Compensation
- Continental Energy Solutions offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate's relevant experience, education, and skills.
Benefits
- Continental Energy Solutions offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate's relevant experience, education, and skills.
Company info
- Ability to communicate unfamiliar concepts to customers and team members effectively
Visa & Work Authorization
- ual opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, preg
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