Sr. Project Manager (US)

Canadian Solar Inc.

Aug 9

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid Level

Requirements

* Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) degree or diploma
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in managing construction projects, with preference for experience in utility-scale renewable projects
* Strong negotiation, facilitation, risk management, and consensus-building skills
* Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems, and photovoltaic or Energy Storage system applications is required
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and influence positively a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
* Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality
* Expert knowledge of creating business requirements, work plans, project schedules, and associated project artifacts
* Professional-level capabilities with project management tools (e.g., MS 365 and Microsoft Project, P6)
* Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
* Must be able to travel to domestic locations as needed per project
* Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
* Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct
* Work will be performed in a standard office environment, in front of a computer monitor, and will involve sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, and reaching

Responsibilities

Manage the execution of one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity (quality, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource issues, risks, and customer satisfaction).
Serve as the primary point-of-contact by establishing, maintaining, and managing customer, subcontractor, and joint venture partner's expectations (where applicable) relating to project performance.
Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews, and escalating functionality, quality, and timeline issues appropriately.
Coordinate communication with all areas of the organization that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during the project cycle.
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Ensure all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures are followed.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.
Support the Sales and Application Engineering team with due diligence on Storage project opportunities.
Work in conjunction with in-house system designers as well as subcontractors to prepare project-specific system design plans that take into account customer site and project considerations as well as pertinent local codes and regulations.
Assist in the estimation of project costs and the development of project schedules.
Prepare, negotiate, and manage surveying, geotechnical, or other such work scopes to support project execution activities.
Develop and manage project requirements, division of responsibility, requests for proposals, and make procurement recommendations for construction and various supporting subcontractors.
Support the commercial and legal team in preparing and negotiating EPC Contracts.
Prepare, negotiate, and manage design engineering contracts.
Manage construction permitting activities and ensure that all required construction permits have been obtained.
Schedule due dates for drawings, specifications, software, technical manuals, and other documents required to complete technical proposals.
Direct and support the Project Engineer in leading the engineering activities.
Oversee project execution to ensure that all systems are installed exactly according to plan and that there are no technical installation errors committed that would decrease system performance or lifespan or cause potential system failure.
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Direct and support the Project Coordinator in coordinating day-to-day project management activities.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Monitor the status of the project to ensure documentation is submitted according to schedule.
Review and verify project documents for completeness, format, and compliance with contract requirements.
Ensure that the site construction activities adhere to established safety requirements and construction protocols.
Coordinate project supplier quality audits in collaboration with Procurement and Quality teams.
Monitor the status of the project to ensure documentation is submitted according to schedule.
Review and verify project documents for completeness, format, and compliance with contract requirements.
Report project status and performance data as required to management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Promote transparent communication and the use of company project management platforms and tools.
Collaborate with execution team leadership to implement state-of-the-art project management tools.
Maintain and report monthly on project budget and payment status.

FAQs

What is the role of the Sr. Project Manager at e-STORAGE?

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for managing the execution of battery energy storage system projects, coordinating activities with various stakeholders, and ensuring the projects are completed on time and within scope and budget.

What qualifications are required for the Sr. Project Manager position?

Candidates must have an Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) degree or diploma, a minimum of 4 years of experience in managing construction projects (preferably utility-scale renewable projects), and strong negotiation and risk management skills.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the Sr. Project Manager must be able to travel to domestic locations as needed per project.

What project management tools should the Sr. Project Manager be proficient in?

The Sr. Project Manager should have professional-level capabilities with project management tools such as MS 365, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6.

What kinds of projects will the Sr. Project Manager be overseeing?

The Sr. Project Manager will oversee battery energy storage system projects from Limited Notice to Proceed activities to Final Completion, ensuring all aspects of the projects are executed effectively.

What benefits does Canadian Solar offer to its employees?

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary, a fully comprehensive benefits package, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability coverage, vacation, and sick days.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the position involves coaching, mentoring, and supervising project team members, which provides opportunities for professional growth.

What is the expected work environment for this position?

The work will be performed in a standard office environment, involving tasks such as sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, and reaching in front of a computer monitor.

What are the key responsibilities of the Sr. Project Manager regarding project execution?

Key responsibilities include managing project plans, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, quality reviews, and ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety policies.

Does Canadian Solar have a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity?

Yes, Canadian Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar exists to Make the Difference.

Energy

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2001

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 2001 in Ontario Canada, Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is as a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries & regions on 6 continents. Canadian Solar is both a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, with over 14,000 employees globally. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil and South East Asian countries, Canadian Solar now has module manufacturing capacity and has delivered more than 55 GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 150 countries in the past 20 years. Canadian Solar has solar power projects globally and solar power plants that are in commercial operation, with a resale value of US$1.2 billion. In addition, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified utility-scale solar power project pipeline around 10 GWp, with projects being developed in the U.S., Japan, Latin America,Australia, EMEA, South East Asia, India and China. Of the total project pipeline, 2.9 GWp of projects are at late-stage development and have secured energy offtake agreements. In 2018, Canadian Solar achieved a revenue of US$3.74 billion, Meanwhile, Canadian Solar was listed as the Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturer in terms of bankability for Q4 2018, and was named as Top 3 Global Utility-scale Solar PV Project Developer for 2017 by GTM Research. Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/. Canadian Solar is making the difference by delivering more clean, safe and affordable solar energy to the world.