PMO Project Manager

CS Energy, a leading renewable EPC, is seeking a Project Manager for our Project Manager Office. This position would report directly into the Director of PMO and work cross-functionally throughout the organization. The successful Project Manager would support corporate governance initiatives, the successful roll out and training of personnel, and regular mentoring and coaching of other Project Managers.

Ultimately, you will work with leaders across various departments to help streamline our projects to ensure we have the necessary tools, training, pre-planning, and resources to reach our goals and keep projects on track for timely completion while staying true to CSE’s guiding core principles-values.

We are looking for a Project Manager with a proven history of success and ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment that is extremely entrepreneurial. There will be many opportunities to make a meaningful impact throughout the organization in this highly visible role.

We are open on location, the Project Manager - PMO can work out of of our headquarters in Edison, NJ or our office in Albany, NY.

Join us in building a cleaner future!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• As a member of the PMO you will support the successful development and execution of projects throughout the EPC life cycle
• Maintain PMO files and procedures; ensure all documentation is accessible to team members

• Under the direction of the Director of PMO, you will work with stake holders to evaluate existing policies and processes, where applicable update and draft new policies and processes
• Create robust document control process, reducing bottlenecks, while adhering to quality, record-retention, and hierarchal approval requirements
• Work with Talent and Development Manager to create meaningful training, tools, and guides to ensure that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently; go to project sites to roll out these trainings and evaluate the success
• Visit project sites in support of successful start-up, critical milestones, new hire on-boarding and general collaboration
• Partner with Business Development and Pre-Construction Teams to support pre-construction planning activity and the successful hand-off of a complete post-award package (inclusive of schedule, cost, design, risk, etc.)
• Partner with Project Controls for resource and schedule planning
• Successfully understand portfolio deliverables and KPIs for projects across the organization
• Review and create regular reports in support of identifying risk and evaluating project performance
• Ad hoc projects and task as assigned
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management or related field combined with 5 years of experience or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team members accountable

• Successfully led and managed complex EPC portfolios valued at $20 million or a series of complex projects simultaneously with a similar aggregate value
• Previous experience working in a similar capacity for Project Management Office is highly desired
• Previous experience with solar and/or BESS is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand interpret and mentor on contract and insurance documents
• Proven knowledge and participation in project start-up meetings, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, owner estimates, sub/vendor requisitions and cost to completes
• Ability to travel to 30-40% to project sites nationally.

About Us

CS Energy (CSE) is an industry-leading renewable energy firm that develops, designs, and builds optimized projects in solar, energy storage, and emerging energy industries, with over 1.6 GW of solar and 300 MWh of energy storage projects installed across the US. CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy has an experienced and committed management team and robust financial backing that enables us to be a trusted and long-term partner for our customers.

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated people who are passionate about the company’s success. We celebrate diversity in all areas of our company and are very committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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