Senior Project Manager - Renewables

Ulteig is hiring a Senior Project Manager for its Owner's Engineer team, focusing on utility scale solar and wind projects. The role involves overseeing project execution, managing scope, schedule, and costs, and leading a collaborative team. Candidates should have experience in managing complex projects and contracts, with a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience preferred. This position is open to remote locations.
DescriptionThe Opportunity
Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Project Manager on our Owner's Engineer team for utility scale solar and wind power generation projects. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of the project in a cost-effective manner, in accordance with requirements and standards as set forth in the project contract(s) and UPDM (Ulteig Project Delivery Method). The successful candidate must have experience managing complex projects, contracts, and clients. This position is open to remote locations.
What You'll Do
Provide strategic project management leadership for large and complex renewable projects, with little to no supervision
Responsible for the overall management of the project scope, schedule, and cost
Accountable for key project decision making
Manages a collaborative project team to ensure each key functional project discipline is meeting the planned project scope, schedule, and cost
Lead overall project - coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, motivation, and negotiation
Responsible for leading project meetings
Point person for contract negotiation, management, and proposal development
Accountable to develop, update and manage the project plan
Coordinate communication and provides status updates to stakeholders as required
Assess project risk and proactively develop mitigation plans
Proactively manages project requests for information and action items
Work collaboratively with the Project Controls team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracking to plan
Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes
Ensure availability or seeks out adequate resources to support the project
Provide feedback to project development team and assist on project proposals
Proficient in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectives
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
Consistently produces results that meet goals, has high work standards, and understands the business environment and processes
Achieves results by problem solving, setting priorities and organization
Maintains customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig in a professional and courteous manner
Strives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self -development, demonstrating high levels of expertise and showing commitment, self-confidence and integrityWhat We Expect from You
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required
5 or more years of project management experience is required
Direct project management experience with utility and/or renewable energy projects, preferably utility scale projects
PMP Certification Preferred
Experience in Microsoft Project and/or P6 preferred
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
Ability to adapt the various client needs and requirements
Ability to work independently
Demonstrate the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities
Must be able to prepare clear and concise status updates and reports as required
Ability to read and understand construction and procurement contracts
Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict negotiation/resolution and stakeholder engagement
Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders
Must be able to travel to project sites as required
Ensure adherence to Safety policies
Ensure adherence to client's Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
Report, track, and resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with QA/QC
Must have permanent work authorization for the USAs you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.What You Can Expect from Ulteig
Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.
We offer our team members:
Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative CultureOur vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.
At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.
If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!
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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $125,400 - $169,600
• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
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