Lead Solar Project Manager
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Role summary
Leads and manages solar energy projects towards successful completion ensuring projects meet specified goals, including budgetary constraints, timeframes, technical requirements, and quality standards. Utilizing project management methods, techniques, and best industry practices, coordinates various aspects of solar projects, such as design, procurement, installation, and commissioning. Develops detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, and execution strategies. Coordinates the technical integration of work effort required by multiple types of engineers, technicians, contractors, and other stakeholders, to fulfill Solar project objectives. Oversee the quality of work performed, to ensure project deliverables meet industry standards and specifications. Identifies and mitigates risks that could impact timelines, budget, or quality. Ensures team activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental laws, building codes, and safety standards. Serves as primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, investors, regulatory bodies, and community members. Tracks and manages project budgets and forecasts costs. Maintains comprehensive documentation for all project activities, including contracts, permits, project plans, and progress reports. Qualifications: A related Engineering degree (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction) is required, and may require an advanced degree or certification in Solar/Renewable Energy and Project Management (PMP, (NABCEP).
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