Director of Project Management - Solar

Leap29 is seeking a Director of Project Management - Solar in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves overseeing multiple commercial solar projects, managing project teams, ensuring compliance with contracts, and coordinating with vendors and contractors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, significant industry experience, and strong leadership skills. The position requires travel to remote project locations but is based in Jersey City.
Director of Projects

Job Summary:

Oversee site activities in the execution of equipment and subcontractors in the construction and implementation of multiple commercial solar and ancillary energy projects, in execution of Company project plan. Develop and implement program standards and oversee major O&M outages.

Major Responsibilities:

Oversee and lead and manage project team

Lead project management process to ensure various measurement and contract requirements are adhere to

Act as department leader and contribute to the development of the departments overall long-range strategy and strategic goals

Oversee construction with vendor, contractors, landlord and tenants to ensure timely completion within budget

Oversee negotiation and documentation of vendor and contractor agreements for all clean energy platforms

Oversee a construction team of professionals in the construction of various clean energy platforms - solar, etc... Projects range from 2mw to 150mw and up to $150m dollars. This position may oversee 4-8 projects at one time

Oversee logistics (if any) to ensure timely completion within budget

Oversee the construction of approved electrical and construction engineering plans

Oversee the implementation of major O&M outages for various Company solar assets

Oversee approved commissioning test plans

Oversee and coordinate the negations and documentations of the EPC agreements for all Company platforms

Oversee commissioning testing program

Oversee permitting process

Oversee all landowner issues at the various project sites

Assist with the preparation of various reports and presentations for senior management

Assist with the preparation of various reports and presentations for senior management

Maintain effective internal and external contacts. Work in the spirit of cooperation that fosters teamwork and a sense of responsibility

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineering certification or Masters' Degree in Business/Construction Management preferred

At least 10-15 years' experience in the industry along with working and leading various engineering and construction teams

Experience in working on solar and energy project implementations

License as a Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional Certification is desired

MS Office proficiency and effective communication skills required

Be willing to travel and spend necessary time at remote project locations