Project Delivery Lead (PPD)

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of  almost 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future. 

Job Description

The Priority Project Delivery Lead (PPD) is an experienced project manager who plays a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating communication between various departments involved in the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The PPD will serve as a bridge between the development, construction, technology procurement, business development and project financing departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient resource allocation to create and execute a project’s business plan. The primary focus of this role is to identify and address issues proactively, thereby enabling each department to concentrate on their core responsibilities and secure the necessary resources to accomplish their tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Departmental Liaison: Act as a central point of contact for project-related activities, maintaining open and effective communication channels between the development, pre-construction, business development, construction, technology procurement, and project financing departments.
• Business Plan Development: Assist in the development and refinement of the Project’s business plan by providing insights from various departments, helping to align goals and strategies through the project schedule, risk log, opportunity log, project budget, and financial model.
• Business Plan Execution: Oversee the deployment of the project’s business plan, ensuring that all departments understand their roles and responsibilities in achieving project success. Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment with overall project goals and objectives.
• Resource Allocation: Play a key role in resource allocation by identifying and communicating department-specific resource requirements needed to execute an approved project business plan and making recommendations to support their timely procurement.
• Issue Identification and Resolution: Proactively identify issues and risks that could impact project timelines or budgets and work with respective departments to develop mitigation strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to foster collaboration, discuss project updates, address challenges, and allocate resources effectively.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management regarding project status, issues, and potential solutions.
• Budget and Finance Management: Support the project teams in tracking and managing budgets, ensuring that expenditures align with approved financial plans and target returns.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, permits, and contracts by coordinating with the compliance department.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by collecting feedback, analyzing processes, and suggesting enhancements to increase overall efficiency.

Qualifications

Success Profile

To succeed as a Priority Project Delivery Lead at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field.  Relevant certification (e.g., PMP) is desirable.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management or project development, preferably in the renewable energy sector or related industries.
• Proven track record of managing utility-scale projects from conception through execution.
• Project Management Skills: Strong proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (MS Project, Excel, Smartsheet) .
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

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