Project Development Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager will assist in planning, directing, and coordinating activities pertaining to the development and acquisition of solar projects in accordance with company policies and governmental regulations, including landowner communication. This position will assist in creating full project development schedules and high-level construction and interconnection schedules to clearly communicate with landowners. The Project Manager is also responsible for all purchase order creation. Works in a team environment and in conjunction with landowners, utility providers, subcontractors/ technicians, other developers, and local municipalities to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary audits of projects being handed to Project Development (all diligence items).
• Quality control of new projects and add new projects to the trackers.
• Coordinate with landowners throughout the Project Development lifecycle to keep them informed and let them be involved in the development process.
• Maintain project tracking documents.
• Prepare project timetables.
• Ensure project deadlines are met.
• Document job progress and communication updates and maintain records and databases.
• Provide support to the Chief Development Officer and development team as needed.
• Participate in team calls with updates.
• Develop strong business relationships with landowners, contractors and development partners.
• Request Work Orders and Purchase Orders from subcontractors and internally.
• Prepare necessary materials for applications or project needs.
• Manage the process for requesting bonds with vendors and maintaining a tracking system.
• Create Purchase Orders for the entire Project Development (PD) department.
• Request Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and Reliance Letters for projects nearing construction loan closings.
• Conduct FAA compliance checks for project sites.
• Maintain and update a central board to track validity dates for all PD-related documents, including permits, bonds, and reports.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills
• Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work
• Problem-solving
• Putting the team first, working well with others
• Relationship building and Intrapersonal skills
• Using Company tools and processes
• Daily Discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback
• Delivers results consistently
• Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes via process mapping
• Communication skills: Written and verbal communication, Presentation skills, Running meetings, Email, Conflict Management, Building a Business Case, and Listening

Requirements:

Work Environment

This job generally operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and may require longer hours and weekend work.

Travel

Travel is not required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field of study
• Two years' experience in a project environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills; Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Experience with Procore
• Ability to problem solve project issues
• Solid understanding of Project Management process
• Strong record keeping and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work on tight deadlines, may require flexible work schedule.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects in different stages at the same time
• Possess a strong drive for success
• Possess strong desire to continuously learn
• Exhibit flexibility and ability to embrace change
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Utility or solar experience
• Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Urban Planning or Construction Management
• Experience with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint by Vista)
• PMP certification

Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.