Project Execution Manager

About Us:

East Point Energy is a development firm focused on the origination, construction, and operation of energy storage projects. Our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country, helping to transform the grid into a renewable, resilient, and affordable system for generations to come. East Point is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinor, a broad international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future.

East Point’s nimble team is comprised of hard-working, strategic problem solvers who are passionate about sustainability. We are technology and contractor agnostic, allowing us to find the best solution for each project. The firm’s executive team founded East Point in 2018, bringing decades of combined energy development experience and over 1.8 gigawatts of solar, wind, and energy storage projects currently in operation across the United States. Success for East Point is measured by delivering affordable energy storage solutions that benefit the grid, communities, and our environment.

East Point is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they feel they are fully qualified in every way. We also know that sometimes the best candidates do not check every box. If you are interested in learning more, we would love to hear from you.

Title: Project Execution Manager

The Project Execution Manager is an experienced project manager that will serve in a broad operational role to lead the execution of energy storage projects from the company’s pipeline. This person will lead the transition of projects from late-stage development through the construction phase and finally to asset management, ensuring handover requirements align with the needs of the business and the project.  In addition, for both projects developed and acquired by East Point the Project Execution Manager will act as commercial lead and navigate projects through the corporate governance process at East Point and with the parent company, Equinor. The position will report directly to the Director of Operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead transition of projects from late-stage development to construction and then to asset management
• Collaborate with all relevant business lines during late-stage development and construction
• Identify, track, and report on commercial and technical risks before and after they arise to ensure the success of East Point’s projects.
• Coordinate closely with financial analysis and controlling teams to monitor and assess changes to the business case as they arise

• Ensure effective collaboration, communication, and tracking of tasks cross-departmentally while identifying and reconciling scope gaps as they arise with responsible business lines for responsible projects
• Lead multiple projects through the corporate governance process, including Final Investment Decision (FID)
• Track and report compliance with all relevant regulations, permits, and contracts until the project is accepted by asset management, inclusive of FERC, NERC, ISO, and public utility commissions

• Ensure all project execution activities are tracked and either closed at commercial operation or handed to asset management in a controlled and budgeted manner

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to address challenges, allocate resources, and ensure effective collaboration for responsible projects

• Project reporting to the executive team and East Point Board of Directors
• Build and maintain a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing including leading reviews of lessons learned and risk register updates for responsible projects
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills:

• Outstanding program and project leadership skills with a track record of leading project management and execution in delivering projects on time and on budget
• Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication; able to communicate to audiences with varying degrees of technical understanding
• Excellent presentation skills
• Able to walk over undeveloped land unassisted, travel unassisted, and sit at a computer for long periods of time

Characteristics of an ideal candidate:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
• Integrity and accountability
• Passion for energy development and the environment
• Team player and leader, proactive attitude
• Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 4-7 years’ professional experience, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational roles executing renewable energy projects and/or high voltage electrical projects or related energy projects. At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role preferred
• Strong preference for late-stage project development and project management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of utility and IPP economics preferred
• Knowledge of renewable and energy storage industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Experience in decision support and project management methodologies and tools preferred

Travel & Time Commitment:

• Limited travel possibly related to industry conferences, project sites, company events and other work-related activities
• This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times. 

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Education, Sustainable Commuting, and Gym Membership Stipends

Location:

East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA

This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.