Job Description: EPC Project Manager Company: 174 Power Global Irvine, California Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly, Contractor Industry: Renewables & Environment, Solar, Utilities & Construction COMPANY OVERVIEW 174 Power Global, headquartered in Irvine, California, is an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea.
174 Power Global designs, builds and manages solar power plant solutions.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for local energy markets.
174 Power Global offers the full spectrum of PV solutions from power plant development, design, construction, operations and maintenance.
With proven capabilities across the solar value chain, 174 Power Global minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in solar energy.174 Power Global is the North American division of Global IPP who designs, builds and operates financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) utility scale power plants and energy storage systems.
SUMMARY Project Manager for 174 Power Global will be responsible for on-time, on budget deployment of Utility Scale Solar Power Plants in the southwestern United States.
The position will develop estimating tools for support of Development for both RFP support and budgeting.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
This position will monitor and coordinate all projects authorized for design and construction.
This position reports to the Director of EPC Project Management, or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate.
Initial project is located in Arizona.
Future projects may be located anywhere within the United Sates.
The position requires flexibility to support travel for multiple projects in various geographical regions, with an expectation to travel a minimum of 50% of the year.
RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate that all construction sites are safe from mobilization though COD, perform ad-hoc safety audits; Ensure projects released for construction are completed on schedule; Develop project budgets for Engineering and Construction, monitor project sped, prepare monthly cash flow forecast; Maintain master schedule of pre-COD field activities, integrate schedules of PMs and Developers to identify resource needs and constraints; Develop individual project schedules integrating all stakeholders tasks, (i.e.
design, procurement, EPC, Commissioning); Document adherence to all project commitments; Facilitate and document reductions in installed costs through hosting Value Engineering sessions on projects going into design for construction; Facilitate and document lessons learned meeting with project stakeholders and suppliers as part of project closeout process; Ensure that work is completed to specification, and per code requirements; Supervise and take responsibility for utility-scale photovoltaic installation projects when released from Development for EPC; Assist in Procurement with bid development, supporting negotiating and awarding of contracts and monitor contracts for compliance; Manage change order requests made by Suppliers and by 174PG, minimizing cost impacts.
Defend company from unsupported change order requests; Manage and monitor EPC contractor, cooridiante with other project stake holders; For Owner, lead acceptance and commissioning process to verify plant complies with contractual obligations and design; Build consensus on vendor requirements, collaborates to recommend/set a negotiation strategy, and facilitates/supports selection process; Create various artifacts such as resource plans, project schedules, work breakdown structures, release/iteration plans, communication plans, risk management plans, issues logs, and action and decision logs; Direct the work of project team members and guides team in prioritizing work based upon knowledge of customer requirements, project schedule, and various dependencies; Assist with the development and support of local Project Management Office policies, procedures, and best practices; Drive issues to closure and escalates obstacles to project sponsor as necessary; Develop project quality plan and oversee its implementation.
Provide periodic reports on project metrics and surveillances.
Implement changes in process, suppliers and equipment from analysis of QA program; and Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by the Senior Director of Operations and Management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A bachelors degree in Engineering, Management, or another related Engineering science; Minimum of 5 years of professional experience managing the performance of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects; High voltage electrical expertise, including Utility interconnections, preferred; Solar PV or wind power project experience, preferred; Willingness to travel, over 50% of the time; Currently living in the Phoenix, AZ; Certification in Project Management or Degree in Project or Operations Management; Advanced proficiency in MS Project and Excel; Competent in office software, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio; Desire knowledge in one or more industry specific software/networking (i.e.
Accelerator, SCADA, tracker controller, MET stations); and Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, fluency in Spanish or Korean desired.
KEY COMPETENCIES Demonstrable skills in Project and Construction Management Knowledge of Electrical System Design and Construction Record keeping Excellent skills in documenting all meetings, decisions, site conditions and change order defense.
Management of internal and external resources in a matrix organization Safety trained for field work OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Bachelors degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related technical field preferred Experience managing medium and high voltage design and construction Ability to work outside for extended hours in elevated temperatures Self-driven to exceed internal and external customer expectations with proven leadership and management skills 174 Power Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $0.00 per day Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Project management: 5 years (Required) Construction management: 5 years (Required) EPC: 5 years (Required) utility-scale solar: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: PMP (Preferred) Willingness To Travel: 50% (Required) Work Remotely: Temporarily due to COVID-19