What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Solar Project Manager (Construction) position at LiveWire?
LiveWire Construction, Inc. is seeking to fill the role of Sr. Project Manager for our fast-paced, growing solar division. This position comes with the opportunity for continued professional growth and development and requires 7 - 10 yrs. experience as a Project Manager in the solar or electrical construction industry. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. LiveWire Construction, Inc. is conveniently located in Oakbrook and the South Suburbs with projects that span the state of Illinois.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Independent and autonomous management of solar projects from precon to close out consistently utilizing company processes and procedures resulting in meeting or exceeding planned profits
- Project preconstruction and planning including review of specifications and drawings, material and equipment buyout, and cashflow projections
- Contract review and negotiation; administration during life of the project to protect company from risk
- Identification of project impacts and delays, timely notifications per the contract documents, and detailed documentation preparation to prepare and submit claims
- Preparation of project baseline schedules and schedule updates through the life of the project; using actual versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts as appropriate
- Change order management including scope definition and pricing
- Project financial budget vs. actuals tracking, management, and mitigation
- Field productivity tracking estimate vs. actual, and course correction to protect labor budget and project profit
- Project safety ownership including weekly audits and incident investigation and reporting; positive contributor to company safety culture
- Strict adherence to project quality, testing, and commissioning requirements
- Building and maintaining positive customer relationships resulting in repeat business
Requirements:
- 7 - 10 years experience as Project Manager
- Robust knowledge of installation of all electrical systems, specifically PV / DC systems; specifically ground mount solar farms
- Estimating takeoff capabilities
- Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert
- Effective and professional communication, oral and written
- Effective problem-solving with the ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations
- Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented
- Willingness to work long hours and travel as needed
Qualifications and Experience:
- NABCEP Certification a plus
- Demonstrated comprehension of the Illinois Adjustable Block Program a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Computerized estimating experience in ConEst or Accubid preferred
Compensation:
- Salary based upon experience
- Paid Holidays and paid time off
- Structured Annual Bonus Incentives
- Comprehensive health benefits package; 75% of healthcare paid by company
- 401k
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000
