About the Role

The Project Manager II is responsible for facilitating and leading multi-functional project teams in the delivery of energy systems to customers, focused on enhancing the customer experience and providing full accountability for project budgets, schedules, project management and performance requirements.

Accountable For

Accountable for the overall management of each project from contract through installation and close-out. Ensure the projects are completed safely, within schedule and budget. Manage and communicate project changes internally & externally throughout to ensure business alignment & client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of Eos products and related AC scope design & functionality.
• Work as subject matter expert to manage all facets of the project.
• Coordinate activities of all functions involved in the project including Manufacturing, Sourcing, Finance, Logistics, Legal, Field services & Quality.
• Manage project schedules & resolve problems as necessary to deliver on customer expectations & contract requirements.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage engineering and construction contracts including clearing defining scope, schedule, and cost management requirements.
• Manage onsite installation & work closely with site engineers to ensure commissioning activities (installation, energization & start up) are a success.
• Organize project meetings to effectively communicate relevant information and coordinate resources, including subcontractors.
• Negotiate and approve selection of major contractors in collaboration with upper management.
• Ensure payment and revenue milestones are met & invoices issued on time.
• Work directly with finance on the preparation of financial plan.
• Point person for stakeholder communication (internal & external).
• Provide project reports to management per report out schedule.
• Perform turnkey/EPC project management over customer contracts.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• This position requires a positive, hands-on team-oriented leadership style.
• Understanding and utilization of effective Project Management tools (MS Project) and thought process required in managing technologically complex projects.
• General knowledge of construction sequencing and development of a safety culture
• Ability to motivate others and inspire high performance, loyalty, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement strategies and manage change.
• Strong team work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage stressful situations to a positive outcome.
• Ability to look ahead for barriers which may de-rail project, developing structures or means to resolve unforeseen problems.
• Change & Change order management
• Project Estimating
• Empower & encourage team to reach success where they have opportunities to grow.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years project management experience.
• Experience in a role that requires involvement and understanding of project management of business initiatives including the introduction of new business processes a plus.
• Work is a mix of office and field base work; candidate must be physically able to visit customer and construction sites and review all potential and on-going work.
• OSHA 10hr certification a plus.
• PMP desired; PE, Lean, Six Sigma, a plus.
• A combination of education, work experience, and body of work can be utilized to ascertain position aptitude.

Travel

• Overnight/North America: 10-25%
• Other International Travel: 10-25%

Working Conditions

• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Customer/Partner Locations – Employee may visit customer or partner locations that may be comprised of office, manufacturing floor, laboratory environments and construction sites depending on the location and reason for visit.