Project Manager

Project Manager

Full Time, Exempt, Travel up to 25%

Position Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the relationship with the customer, vendors, contractors, and all stakeholders, and will work with a cross-functional team to oversee and successfully execute projects. They will be accountable for project schedules, procurement, cost management, design submittals, deliveries, and customer interface. The Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the overall success of the business. The Project Manager will report to the Manager of Project Management Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in project coordination including project budgets, schedules, and bill of materials.
• Contribute to risk management to assist in mitigation of potential project-related issues.
• Oversee and manage internal and external deliverables to ensure timely and budgeted project completion.
• Support procurement processes and monitor the delivery of project equipment and materials.
• Adhere to compliance with project safety standards and regulations.
• Assist in implementing basic project controls and analytical processes to forecast, analyze, and influence project timelines and costs.
• Utilize critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage day-to-day project workflow.
• Establish and maintain regular communication and thorough documentation internally and externally, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules.
• Track and report key project metrics to internal stakeholders and customers
• Participate in and lead meetings with customers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Enforce quality control and assurance measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead lessons-learned and root cause analysis efforts
• Oversee project closeout processes.
• Collaborate with the project team to conduct analysis, develop appraisals and recommendations, and prepare presentations and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing project deliverables and work processes.
• Adhere to quality management processes in accordance with Merit Controls' ISO 9001 certification.
• Demonstrate expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
• Lead complex projects with multiple interdependencies and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and refine project management templates, guidelines, and documentation.
• Facilitate regular status updates and progress reviews with project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Implement effective project communication strategies to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers.
• Support basic technical questions and issues on projects, internally and externally.
• Comprehensive support to the Merit technical team by supporting their needs and requirements.
• Assist the business development team with presentations, analysis, and reports.

Preferred Position Requirements:

Experience:

• 5 years of project management experience with demonstrated experience of project management principles and practices.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects, meeting deadlines and staying withing budgetary constraints.
• Experience working within renewable energy including industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred

Behavioral:

• Demonstrated ability to work well in collaborative team environment and start-up atmosphere.
• Enthusiasm for taking on new and challenging tasks.
• Strong interest in renewable energy, energy storage and their applications.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, collaborative working environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter.
• Sense of humor and ability to build positive relationships.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.