Construction Senior Lead
EDP · New York City
- Construction Senior Lead
- Country/Region: US
- City: New York, NY
- Business Platform: Client Solutions
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.
Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible managing the construction of company-owned assets by third party contractors and ensuring successful results, which includes the operational and financial performance of projects. Project Manger will work closely with other project stakeholders to align the development and execution of organization’s long-term and short-term plans.
Main Accountabilities:
- Responsible to ensure project adherence to safety, quality, schedule and budget while bringing the project to completion within the designated set timeline
- Understand the project development process, including, regulatory, permitting and the local utility requirements
- Develop Project scope, budget, and timelines
- Co-ordinate with internal team functions for project Engineering, Procurement and Construction
- Oversight and interpretation of general engineering drawings
- Assist in the management of construction contracts for various project execution steps, including management of contracts with external consultants and contractors
- Coordinate with contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants, municipalities, and regulatory authorities as needed
- Conduct site visits (min 1x/mth) to ensure projects are built according to issued IFC packages and EDPR’s quality standards
- Measure and report project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Report project progress against baseline (safety, schedule, cost, quality) to management on a weekly basis
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Report and escalate risks and issues to management as needed
- Manage the relationship with landlords and all other project stakeholders
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis and approvals
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Ensure Project closure with complete documentation, Co-ordinate Handover Takeover with respective stakeholders
- Develop effective relationships with contractors and suppliers
- Develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues
- Lead, manage, and supervise assigned staff
- Additional duties as required
Direct reports: None
Travel: 0 – 25%
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience in project management capacity
- Minimum 3 years experience managing rooftop solar PV projects at least 500kWdc and FT/SAT ground-mount projects at least 3MWdc
- PMP certification desirable, but not required
- Candidates with a combination of office and construction field experience desirable
- Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (Preferred)
- Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred (Preferred)
Behavioral Requirements:
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to read and review engineering drawings to identify constructability or scope issues
- Ability to review and track CPM schedule progress, ensuring adherence to defined milestones
- Ability to strictly follow, implement and enforce processes
- Demonstrated ability to hold all project stakeholders accountable for their deliverables in a proactive manner.
- Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills
- Exercises independent judgment within generally defined boundaries
- Proven track record of negotiation with construction vendors
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Procore, Bluebeam and Smartsheets. General working knowledge of Microsoft Project/Primavera desirable
- Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license as this position may we require travel by car
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Walking: Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surface when on wind farm sites
- 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
- Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in advance weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the fu