What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager Utility-Scale PV build-out Solar position at Flintco, LLC?
Founded in 1908, Flintco now employs more than 750 people in 10 cities serving clients in healthcare, renewable energy, education, hospitality, sports and industrial. Flintco also self-performs concrete, steel erection and excavation. Nothing matters more to us than the quality and growth of our people. Our teams are smart, humble and disciplined. Flintco is recognized for its commitment to safety and quality, using Lean principles as a guide to continuous improvement. The five guiding principles of our Ethos are: Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability and Honesty. We live it every day.
The Project Manager will act as the liaison between Flintco, the owner representatives, major subcontractors, architects, and engineers, and provides valuable input based on his/her construction expertise to benefit the project. Responsible for providing management supervision to project personnel on assigned Utility-Scale PV build-out Solar Projects and ensuring that the projects are completed in compliance with Flintco 4 Life, within budget and on schedule. Responsible for overall management direction for all the functions required to successfully deliver project(s), including assuring sufficient resource allocation and client satisfaction. Supervises assigned subordinate Project Administrators, Office Engineers, Project Engineers, Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, and Assistant Project Managers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
All duties and responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge and ability to prepare detailed construction project plans, schedules and estimates and to make proper modifications to such, using a personal computer and standard company software. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications. Ability to calculate square footage, volumes and percentages using a personal computer and calculator. Ability and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, as in providing written and oral instructions to employees and in communicating with architects, clients, and subcontractors. Knowledge of and application skills in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. Working knowledge of personal computers and basic software programs. Ability to manage project teams and large groups of personnel, and ability to accomplish desired results through delegation.
Preferable software capabilities:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
At least 5 plus years of progressively responsible experience in construction management on Utility-Scale PV build-out Solar Projects, including estimating, project management, scheduling, cost control, and personnel administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. NABCEP PV Professional Certification preferred.
NABCEP Certified or 8 years of experience in C&I PV
Knowledge of NEC and IBC
PMP Certification a plus
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications
Familiarity with wide variety of construction tools and technology
Experience managing people, including subcontractors, and processes in a fast paced, results-driven company.
Experience improving systems and processes to drive a scalable organization.
Project management experience with budgeting, resource planning and management
Experience leading and managing project teams.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Special Job Dimensions
The office provides a safe and healthy work environment, is adequately heated and cooled, is free from exposure and extreme conditions, has appropriate lighting and office furnishings, and is smoke-free and drug-free. While performing the duties of this position in the fabrication shop, warehouse, maintenance shop or at a project site, the employee could be regularly exposed to any number of the following, including, but not limited to: moving mechanical parts; moving machinery; high, precarious places (including, but not limited to, being raised several hundred feet in a bucket); close tight quarters; rough and sloped terrain; fumes or airborne particles; drilling and blasting activities; welding activities; toxic or caustic chemicals; the potential of falling rock; and outside weather conditions. The employee may be occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud.
The Project Manager will act as the liaison between Flintco, the owner representatives, major subcontractors, architects, and engineers, and provides valuable input based on his/her construction expertise to benefit the project. Responsible for providing management supervision to project personnel on assigned Utility-Scale PV build-out Solar Projects and ensuring that the projects are completed in compliance with Flintco 4 Life, within budget and on schedule. Responsible for overall management direction for all the functions required to successfully deliver project(s), including assuring sufficient resource allocation and client satisfaction. Supervises assigned subordinate Project Administrators, Office Engineers, Project Engineers, Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, and Assistant Project Managers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
All duties and responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Review preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids and collaborate with management in selecting and assigning project personnel.
- Review the selection of subcontractors and completion of contract arrangements and review proposed materials and shop drawings from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Review with project personnel the preliminary project schedule and when appropriate the detailed project schedule.
- Ensure that all required project management/administrative pre-requisites (i.e., cash flow plan, subcontractor lists, manufacturer lists, submittal/procurement logs, etc.) are prepared and submitted to the architect and ensure these plans are properly administered, as in submittals expedited, received, logged, and approved.
- Collaborate with the Project Superintendent in overseeing the delivery of materials to the job site or outside storage, and in ensuring that their receipt is properly recorded.
- Monitor construction activities, resolve problems and issues which arise, especially those pertaining to changes, deficiencies and/or subcontractor performance. Review monthly project status reports, project billings, and provide information as required to keep upper management and client properly informed.
- Ensure that "punch list" items are completed. Ensure that closeout documentation is submitted (i.e., drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranties from subcontractors and suppliers). Participate in and expedite fair settlement of final disputes, litigation, and final payment dispositions.
Knowledge and ability to prepare detailed construction project plans, schedules and estimates and to make proper modifications to such, using a personal computer and standard company software. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications. Ability to calculate square footage, volumes and percentages using a personal computer and calculator. Ability and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, as in providing written and oral instructions to employees and in communicating with architects, clients, and subcontractors. Knowledge of and application skills in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. Working knowledge of personal computers and basic software programs. Ability to manage project teams and large groups of personnel, and ability to accomplish desired results through delegation.
Preferable software capabilities:
- P6
- Procore
- BIM 360
- Newforma
- e-Builder
- Salesforce
- Procore
- Microsoft Office and/or G-Suite office applications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
At least 5 plus years of progressively responsible experience in construction management on Utility-Scale PV build-out Solar Projects, including estimating, project management, scheduling, cost control, and personnel administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. NABCEP PV Professional Certification preferred.
NABCEP Certified or 8 years of experience in C&I PV
Knowledge of NEC and IBC
PMP Certification a plus
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications
Familiarity with wide variety of construction tools and technology
Experience managing people, including subcontractors, and processes in a fast paced, results-driven company.
Experience improving systems and processes to drive a scalable organization.
Project management experience with budgeting, resource planning and management
Experience leading and managing project teams.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Physical Requirements
- Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
- May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.
- Ability and willingness to travel
Special Job Dimensions
The office provides a safe and healthy work environment, is adequately heated and cooled, is free from exposure and extreme conditions, has appropriate lighting and office furnishings, and is smoke-free and drug-free. While performing the duties of this position in the fabrication shop, warehouse, maintenance shop or at a project site, the employee could be regularly exposed to any number of the following, including, but not limited to: moving mechanical parts; moving machinery; high, precarious places (including, but not limited to, being raised several hundred feet in a bucket); close tight quarters; rough and sloped terrain; fumes or airborne particles; drilling and blasting activities; welding activities; toxic or caustic chemicals; the potential of falling rock; and outside weather conditions. The employee may be occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud.
- NOTE – Where allowed employees who work in positions classified as “safety-sensitive” can be disciplined if they test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, even if they have a valid state medical marijuana license. In addition, Flintco may also refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana as part of a pre-employment drug test, even if those applicants can produce a valid medical marijuana patient license.
