Project Manager- Solar Construction

Project Manager (Solar)

Work Location: Any Brookfield Renewable US Asset

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager coordinates, inspects and controls the work of engineering consultants, OEMs, and construction contractors contracted to perform work at our greenfield and brownfield facilities across the US.  Projects will include multiple technical disciplines and will be focused in renewable platforms including Solar and Storage.  Although solar is the preferred expertise sought in this posting, project management of other renewable technologies is possible.  Travel will be required to effectively manage assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors, sub-contractors and their employees are complying with Brookfield’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and requirements of the contract;
• Prepare tendering documents, evaluate bid packages to ensure design adequacy and constructability;
• Negotiate supply and EPC agreements with the procurement and legal teams.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure design, specifications, and contracts are followed and that work is done according to schedule and within budget;
• General fieldwork monitoring, coordination with other project teams, and local operations.
• Attend/conduct pre-bid and preconstruction meetings, documenting minutes;
• Prepare job planning documentation working closely with project stakeholders;
• Ensure inspection of all work in place to ensure that work performed is in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements and applicable codes;
• Prepare and submit construction reports, reporting on health & safety, environmental, and construction progress;
• Recommend corrective courses of action to management as issues arise;
• Recommend changes in the work plan if efficiencies in work practices can be improved;
• Assess the quality of the safety & environmental discussions and job plans;
• Conduct Safe Work Observations on medium and high risk work;
• Attend Contractor's Health, Safety and Environmental Meetings;
• Track costs and provide monthly forecast per the contract including change orders;
• Conduct contractor post-work evaluations in the areas of health and safety, environmental, technical, project management and financial performance.
• Manage and/or participate in technical due diligence efforts;
• Support growth of the organization by supporting development and M&A activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Core knowledge of construction techniques, construction/project management, and contract negotiation and administration;
• Adequate knowledge to be able to inspect in-progress construction work to ensure compliance with the contract documents, specifications, permits, and drawings; 
• Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and coordinate work on a daily basis with other Brookfield divisions and external organizations;
• Good negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors;
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and with minimal daily supervision;
• A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred;
• Minimum of three (3) years of engineering/project management experience;
• Experience/exposure in the hydropower, wind, solar, storage, and/or power generation fields preferred;
• Field experience related to the hazards associated with the work;
• Experience in occupational health & safety and environmental regulations;
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products