PV Electrical Design & Commissioning Manager

We are partnered with a reputable and nationally recognized construction company on a PV Design & Commissioning Manager position. This role is focused on utility-scale solar development projects. The candidate can be located in either Minneapolis, Denver, Orlando, or in a Texas metro area. This is not a remote position.

Core Responsibilities:

• Reviewing overall substation concept design and works with substation and PV engineers to co-ordinate the flow of information and optimize design details.
• Supervising, directing, coaching, training and mentoring direct and indirect reports.
• Participating in estimates to secure new work including in renewable energy
• Reviewing overall concept design, detailed layout and DC electrical design
• Assisting with performing concept designs for feasibility and tendering in pre-contract stages and detailed design in the execution phase
• Reviewing and understanding the contract and subcontracts, including understanding risk and risk mitigation plans.
• Managing design development with external design consultants as well as the commissioning program.
• Assisting with troubleshooting during PV and HV testing and performance testing during commissioning
• Working with local utilities and grid operators with the development of connection and energization documentation
• Assisting with development of manuals and commissioning plans documentation
• Attending site walks, commissioning kick-off meetings and training sessions, and provide technical assistance during project execution as required.
• Assisting with project administration correspondence and complies with documentation requirements relevant to solar farm installation and construction projects.
• Identifying and discerning root causes associated with non-conformances and reports to project team.
• Providing input on schedule development and implementation to the project team
• Identifying success stories and lessons learned and sharing with estimating and project team for continuous project life cycle improvement.
• Understanding and actively managing client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understanding owners’ business, requirements, and revenue generation and provides solutions.

 
Qualifications: 

• 7 - 10 years of progressive electrical experience with at least 2 years of experience in utility-scale solar project construction
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale solar construction industry
• Knowledge of project construction law and building codes
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to multitask and priorities direct report tasks for prompt execution
• Ability to manage project budgets, create and schedule a project.
• Understanding of contracts and subcontracts
• Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities on solar construction projects
• Understanding of insurance, bonding, and legal requirements.
• Ability to monitor and forecast trade resources for possible schedule impact and direct accordingly
• Experience with the identification of installation priorities to trade contractors and preparation of schedules
• Ability to manage and lead the start-up commissioning process.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing a strong safety culture.
• Experience and understanding of the change process in relation to cost/pricing and schedule impact, with the ability to track system related change orders
• Ability to travel for out of town commissioning projects