Construction Project Manager IV - Solar (Richmond, VA)

 

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

 

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

The Solar Project Construction group manages the execution of solar projects from 1MW to 150+MW through Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) contracts. The group is organized into several sequential teams; Development, Diligence, Pre-Construction, Construction, and Close-Out.  This position is for a Project Manager position in the Construction team, which oversees the execution of the construction phase of the projects. 

Construction Project Manager duties include:
•    Leading the solar construction project site team by managing specific portions of the project, including technical, construction, quality, cost, and schedule for complex solar development projects exceeding $100 million
•    Supporting management of project budget and schedule.
•    Participating in status update meetings with EPC contractors.
•    Oversee and coordinate plant commissioning processes, including safety, environmental, development of system turnover packages, and site walkdowns
•    Overseeing punch list completion, facilitate communication with operations, and review contractor deliverables.
•    Coordination with internal stakeholders including Site Owner’s Representatives, Operations, Controls, Business Development, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, and Supply Chain
•    Coordination with external stakeholders, including counterparts in the EPC’s organization, permitting agencies, and Owners Engineers
•    Working with a cross-functional team that includes engineers, permitting specialists, construction oversight personnel, environmental compliance coordinators, contracts and financial analysts, real estate analysts, and operations personnel
•    Preparing weekly reporting for internal project stakeholders
•    Reviewing EPC deliverables, including specifications, performance test reports, and as-built design drawings
•    Reviewing and providing input on contract Change Orders, Contractor Notices, Milestone Completion Certificates, and other commercial documents
•    Performing other duties as assigned. 
•    This position will report to Manager – Construction Projects and will lead a matrixed reporting structured site construction team of engineering, construction, safety, and environmental personnel. 
•    Position may require 75%+ travel and may require a temporary assignment during active construction

Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications. A Masters Degree can count as one year experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

7+ years of project management related experience, preferably in one of the following areas: solar or power plant/general construction and/or related utility operations construction experience.

 

Demonstrated experience in project management, relevant technologies, and leadership in the assigned project areas.

• Experience managing contract staff including construction management, safety, and environmental contractors responsible for contract and permit compliance requirements.
• Skilled in developing, implementing and managing new construction and/or improvement projects that enhance the overall reliability, efficiency, and safety of the plant.
• Strong team building skills. Effective negotiating skills.  Ability to interact with local community to address project issues or concerns during construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, SAP products, Adobe products, Bluebeam, scheduling software
• Ability to develop, manage and monitor project performance to ensure results meet project contractual requirements including budget, schedule, safety and environmental compl