Project Manager - Sustainable Energy

Motive Companies is seeking a Project Manager for Sustainable Energy in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves overseeing renewable energy projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a background in engineering and project management within the distributed energy sector, with at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and ensuring project compliance with industry standards.
About the position

Our client is a leading player in the distributed energy industry, dedicated to providing sustainable energy solutions to meet the growing demand for clean and efficient energy. We are a General Engineering EPC contractor with a track record of success and a commitment to innovation. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with some level of engineering and energy background to join our team and help drive the success of our distributed energy projects. If you are an experienced Project Manager with a passion for driving sustainability through distributed energy solutions, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Help us shape the future of the distributed energy industry while advancing your career and making a positive impact on the world. As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing projects that focus on renewable energy, microgrids, energy storage, and other distributed energy solutions. You will be responsible for planning and executing projects while ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Your role will also involve creating proposals and budgets for new projects, managing cross-functional teams, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring that project objectives are met.

Responsibilities
• Work with the customer and subcontractors to develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, goals, budget, and timelines.
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• Participate in the overall system layouts and design, creating layouts, schematic & general system sizing criteria.
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• Review customer data, participate in site investigations and perform initial project feasibility to identify project potential.
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• Participate in weekly/monthly project meetings/calls with cross functional project teams, defining roles and responsibilities, and providing clear direction to team members, vendors, sub-contractors, and project partners.
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• Monitor project budgets and resource allocation, adjusting as necessary.
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• Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
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• Establish effective communication with project stakeholders, including clients, vendors, local utilities (gas and electric) and internal teams.
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• Implement quality control processes to ensure that project deliverables meet industry and company standards.
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• Create and maintain project schedules, identifying critical paths and potential bottlenecks.
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• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and post-project evaluations.
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• Ensure that all projects adhere to relevant industry regulations and compliance standards.
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• Identify opportunities for process improvement and best practices within the distributed energy industry.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
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• 5+ years of experience in project management within the distributed energy industry, general engineering, or mechanical/civil construction.
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• Must be able to read and interpret MEP engineering & construction drawings.
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• Experience with submitting plans, reviewing plan check comments, and pulling permits.
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• Strong knowledge of distributed energy technologies, renewable energy, and general mechanical/civil construction practices.
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• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Adobe PDF and project management software.
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• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice-to-haves
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is not required, but is a plus.
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• Familiarity with Bluebeam and AutoCAD is not required, but a plus.

Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
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• PPO Health insurance
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• Opportunities to self-develop and sell projects and participate in the project profit sharing
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• Opportunities for professional development and growth
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• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
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• Flexible hybrid schedule