Project Manager - 2

Key Identifiers Responses Department Requesting Resource Large-Scale Renewables Initiative Tier 4

Programmatic need being met by this request
Seeking to hire a certified Project Management Professional with a focus on construction management to help monitor construction activities, schedule alignment and potential risks to an on-time completion.
Where the work will be performed Remote, however the resource will be required to travel to various locations of the
project site at times
Location of Resource Remote - preference to be located in the Albany / NYC regions Is travel required for this position 20% Is any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be provided by NYSERDA for this position? Contractor must provide cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available while remote. NYSERDA will provide the laptop. NYSERDA Supervisor's Name Mikel Shakarjian Desired Start Date 1/31/2024 Expected Duration of Engagement (Years) 1 year, with the anticipation to extend Estimated % FTE Being Requested 100% Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill Project Manager - 2 Skills and Experience Needed

NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill
General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge
Creativity in Project & Program Development

Organization Skills & Productivity

Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement

Communication Skills & External Relations





Project Manager - 2





7-10 years

Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area. Develops/formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area. Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area. Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues.

Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction. Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative.
Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative. Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area.

Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner. Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of on-going projects with no supervision. Is able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities. Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner.
Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization's goals.



Has demonstrated ability to effectively head working groups or program teams. Provides guidance to junior staff when appropriate and can supervise the day-to-day work of interns. Has full confidence of peers and superiors. People skills have developed to show leadership and an ability to motivate others.

Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas. Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts. Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
NYSERDA's Tier 4 Program is seeking a project management consultant with extensive experience in construction management, in-field monitoring, scheduling and risk, and contract compliance. Skills include:
-Extensive construction management and monitoring experience
-Schedule creation and analysis
-Contract interpretation
-Familar with RFP development and evaluation
-Knowledge of Article VII permitting processes
-Ability to work independantly
-Excellent writing and communication skills



Ability to create schedules with dependencies and predecessors, and perform analysis on schedule shift. Demonstrated experience developing KPIs for construction projects, monitoring and reporting on risk and proposing mitigation.


Familiarity with NYS Article VII Environmental Management and Construction Plan processes, and ability to navigate Department of Public Service's Document and Matter Management System.

Certified PMP, preferred
B.S 7-10 years of construction experience, or MS 3-7 years of construction experience, mandatory OSHA 10-Hour construction safety training- minimum level, mandatory REQUIRED UPON HIRE:
-Project management software (MS Project, Primavera etc.)
-MS Office Suite (excel, word, powerpoint) TRAINING TIME ALLOWED:
-Sharepoint
-Salesforce
- NEIS
-MS Visio

1. Monitor and report out on regularly scheduled construction progress meetings and submitted reports.
2. Perform site visits in the field throughout project cooridor
3. Proactively identify and report on project and schedule risk along with mitigation activities as needed
4. Perform contract compliance monitoring and maintain tracking tools, escalating issues as needed
5. Maintain construction reports and documentation on Sharepoint
6. Participate in internal and external project meetings
7. Develop appropriate project metrics and tracking mechanisms
8. Generate charts, tables and tools as necessary to quickly convey project status to executives

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