Job Description
Role: Construction Project Manager
Location: New York, NY USA (Fully remote)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
Contract Duration: ASAP - December 2026
Salary: $120,000/ - $150,000/
General Description
The 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 organizations 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
Scope and assist Construction Manager 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 EDPRs 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
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors 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 drivers 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