Sr Project Manager - E&C - Multiple Locations

Requisition ID:  86572 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

This position will support projects on the West Coast of the United States. The work location is not limited to this area as the ideal candidate can be located anywhere in the country. Travel as necessary (estimated 20-30% of the time)

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for managing a regional portfolio of projects ranging from 5 MW to 50MW+ solar and solar + battery construction projects from development handover through project closeout

· Responsible for running a competitive RFP for assigned projects, negotiating final proposals, scopes, and contract award to an EPC

· Work with Development team to identify risks and project deliverables to ensure project is appropriately scoped during contracting phase

· Manage EPC subcontractor through all phases of the construction lifecycle

· Responsible to manage subcontractor execution deliverables including tracking deliverables, schedules, payments due, managing change orders, and providing notices or dispute resolution if required

· Establish, maintain, and lead a cohesive and effective Project Team, through open communication and

proactive collaboration. Provide support to anticipate and overcome challenges, while ensuring all

quality standards are maintained, and budgets controlled and adhered to

· Establish the sequence and timing of major work elements that support the contract schedule, while

considering interdependencies, constraints, and logic associated with the project critical path.

· Provide accurate reporting and forecasting for all elements of the project life cycle

· Ensure effective communication between internal and external teams to ensure on time delivery of materials and equipment to meet Project deadlines

· Oversee the successful execution of the project build by understanding and enforcing the contractual documents and requirements as well as timelines required by the Customer and Utility

· Evaluate and advise on contractual conflicts and manage to successful resolution

· Ensure Project documentation is well maintained and managed per company standards including RFI’s, Submittals, Drawings, Standards and Specifications, Daily Logs, and management reporting requirements

· Work with Engineering team to ensure timely responses to RFI’s and Submittals occurs to maintain schedule milestones

· Effectively manage project risk; evaluate profitability and severity of risk events as they are identified and prepare mitigation plans to minimize cost and schedule impacts

· Ensure subcontractors are in compliance of all permits, laws, and regulations

· Lead , manage, train and mentor Project Managers assigned to portfolio

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with owners, contractors, and project team members to build strong and repeatable partnerships

· Work successfully with Construction SME Interconnection, Quality, Commissioning and Safety teams

· Effectively communicate project health and constraints to Director of Construction and leadership team

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

· BS in Construction, Engineering, Business or related discipline preferred or 5-10 years of applied PM

practice in renewable energy, industrial construction, or infrastructure projects will be considered.

· Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

· Advanced knowledge and application of PM processes

· Advanced understanding and application of contract commercial terms

· Ability to negotiate contracts and develop scopes of work

· Financial acumen with ability to act with limited supervision in the processing of finance related

information

· Agile in conflict management, and dispute resolution

· Expertise in building codes, permitting and labor issues

· High level of proficiency applying Global best practices in project management with a keen

understanding of construction methodologies

· Strong contract