Cypress Creek Renewables is Hiring a Senior Project Manager, DG Near Chicago, IL
The CompanyCypress Creek Renewables is driven by the belief that solar makes our world cleaner and healthier. From development to construction to operations, we create projects that benefit communities for decades. As a leader in utility and community scale solar, Cypress Creek welcomes and supports a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds. Cypress Creek has corporate offices in North Carolina and California, as well as local offices throughout the country. The RoleReporting to the Head of DG Delivery and Operations The Sr. Project Manager (Sr. PM), DG Projects is responsible for managing projects from late-stage development and financial close through commercial operation, ensuring safe, quality, on time and on budget execution by third party EPC contractors. The Sr. PM will support constructability review for Development projects and support closeout to Final Acceptance, may manage multiple large transmission projects in construction and will lead engineering, development, legal or finance staff supporting the projects. Responsibilities include:
Partnering with the Development team to ensure an efficient transition of projects through the construction and financial close out stage
Supporting constructability reviews, scheduling and indicative construction pricing requests for Development projects
Assembling RFPs and defining scope of work packages for construction activities and participate in EPC contractor selection and contract negotiation
Supporting review and analysis of EPC bids to support overall RFP negotiation
Managing Requests for Information and Change Management processes during construction
Once awarded, managing construction contracts including tracking deliverables, schedules, cashflow, managing change orders, and providing notices or dispute resolution if required
Identifying risks to project success and work with internal and external parties to establish, where needed, mitigation plans, to maintain project schedules and budgets
Ensuring internal and external teams work to satisfy close out of zoning, construction and financial conditions
Arranging, organizing, and maintaining regularly scheduled project meetings communication and projects' statuses and delegate project tasks
Presenting and reporting to management on contractor selection, cash flow, schedule and risks
Working closely with the Project Finance Leads to ensure accurate input to financial models and close out of requirements for financing milestones
Understanding and managing compliance requirements of project contracts like Power Purchase Agreement, Interconnection Agreement, and Land Use Permit
Ensuring maintenance of positive relationships with landowners, requisite regulatory jurisdictions and utilities during the construction and sales to third parties
Working with Procurement leads to understand long lead equipment and ensure timing and requisites costs are accurately reflected in schedules on the EPM team as well as on the Development team.
Managing deliverables from the Owner's Engineer
Improving and developing project management tools and processes
Ensuring effective coordination and information sharing within the multi-disciplinary project team
Managing Operations and Maintenance contract handoff and coordination and ensure closeout of EPC contract at Final Acceptance
Act as a project liaison with all internal departments and outside contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants, landlords, governing authorities, etc.; coordinate towards common goals while making critical decisions in a professional manner
Ability to effectively coordinate and handle, under pressure, multiple projects with a high degree of independence and professional judgment to deliver projects within deadlines
Skills and Qualifications:
Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
PMP study or similar coursework around the principles of project management.
5-15 years professional experience in a renewables or construction project management
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
Proficient understanding of entire solar project lifecycle; energy storage knowledge a plus
Experience with distribution level interconnection.
Preference to have experience with community solar projects.
Ability to work both independently and as a part of team, knowing when to seek help
Flexibility to modify course in real-time in response to fluid facts and circumstances
Proactive and solution-focused communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels.
Exceptional ability to instill confidence as a credible, reliable and expert subject matter expert for team members in technical matters.
Procore, Sales Force, SharePoint, Scheduling Software experience and proficiency preferred.
Experience administering contracts
Ability to travel 25%, on average.
Location(s): We have openings for positions based in Illinois or New York state. We are also open to remote understanding projects are throughout the country. Benefits:
15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
401(k) Match
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone Bill Reimbursement
Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
Annual Holiday Parties and Company Swag
A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.