EPC Project Manager at 3KM Energy Systems

About the job
3KM Energy Systems Limited is currently seeking an EPC Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial scale photovoltaic solar projects through development, construction, commissioning and turnover to Operations. The successful candidate will assist in due diligence on potential project acquisitions, define EPC scopes of work for projects nearing construction, and plan and track progress on active construction projects.
The role requires the ability to manage multiple project portfolios, and to travel periodically to inspect major construction milestones at job sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party firms. Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites, evaluate the suitability of identified sites and participate in due diligence review, analysis of various reports (i.e. environmental, geo-tech, etc.).
• Act as the Owner's Engineer for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) on distributed generation and utility PV solar projects
• Review design drawings and engineering deliverables from EPC contractors to prioritize critical areas for further Engineering review.
• Manage the Request for Information and Change Management processes for incoming design change requests
• Ensure project quality control by conducting on-site inspections as needed, coordinating with 3rd party independent installation firms if necessary.
• Lead project status update meetings with 3KM Energy management, Clients, and finance counterparties - facilitating discussions with a detailed project plan and high level status dashboard.
• Manage the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third party stakeholders.
• Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• At least 4-6 years professional experience in a solar pv project management role is required.
• Require familiarity with photovoltaic solar design and technical standards as well as civil and structural technical knowledge.
• Experience in solar renewable energy is mandatory
• Project Management Institute PMP certification a plus, but not required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.
• Familiarity with the content of PVSYST, Homer and helioscope PV modeling tools required.
• Energy storage knowledge a plus.