BayWa r.e. Americas

Project Director

We are looking for a Project Director to manage our newest Utility scale project in Amarillo, Texas.

Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

What you’ll do:

  • Provide leadership to all assigned utility-scale projects
  • Provide overall management and assume responsibility for the successful execution of construction of the assigned utility-scale project(s) for the Company
  • Ensure compliance with Company's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and all Company and CA, HI, and OSHA safety requirements, policies, and training, including the proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE), ladders and scaffolding
  • Ensure safety meetings occur and are documented as required by law
  • Lead and mentor all team members as necessary to ensure that the assigned utility-scale projects are managed, built, constructed and completed safely, efficiently, timely and with utmost quality that represents the Company
  • Read and interpret Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Landscape drawings
  • Read and interpret geotechnical, environmental, and other associated consultant reports that are necessary to build projects
  • Utilize construction related software or other related software to manage budgets, schedules & project documentation
  • As necessary, work on concurrent projects and activities to ensure project deadlines are met
  • Ensure suppliers, self-perform teams and subcontractors are completing scheduled tasks on time
  • Collaborate with scheduler and maintain construction schedule to maintain contracted milestone dates
  • Prepare for management review notices of delays to clients, vendors, subcontractors to protect Company from delay damages caused by others.
  • Develop, coordinate, prepare subcontract agreements including complete scopes of work where applicable for new projects
  • As necessary, perform site evaluations, prepare and document detailed notes and documentation of site conditions for design and engineering, communication to sales and customers, project files and internal reporting
  • Review estimates, prepare and manage project budgets in accordance with Company procedures
  • Assist with Pre-Construction subcontractor agreements and material purchases. Have knowledge of standard contracting practices and the ability to understand, write and negotiate standard contract language
  • Prepare, monitor and report budget variances and forecasts ultimate costs of the project(s) at all times
  • Ensure subcontractor adherence to contract specifications and schedule. Develop, communicate and implement subcontractor performance expectations
  • Initiate, prepare, process and review Requests for Information as required by the project
  • Prepare, process and pursue customer change orders
  • Provide input and direction to the design team during the design and development of project construction documents. Perform detailed review and back-check of documents for compliance with Company standards
  • Interface with Public/Private Utility Companies for the design, contract and execution of projects
  • Interface with municipal officials regarding plan submittals, plan checks, processing and the acquisition of all required permits for the project
  • Hold weekly construction meetings with clients by phone and or in person
  • Manage the approval of material submittals for the project. Assemble, collate and process material submissions to project consultants as well as internal departments within Company. Follow submittal protocol. Maintain project documentation throughout the course of the project. Prepare project completion materials for Company and customers
  • Oversee project commissioning and final reporting
  • Deliver the project to Company’s Asset Management team

What you’ll bring:

  • A degree in Architecture, Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred
  • Ten (10) years of construction experience including two (2) years of construction project management experience, preferably in renewable energy projects, is required
  • Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Ability to determine work priorities and review work for quality and production standards
  • Must be highly motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work both with a team and independently
  • Must excel in customer service and data analysis
  • Must have excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Must excel with multi-tasking, problem-solving, written, and communication skills
  • Maintain a valid Drivers License and a good driving record

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sit at a desk 6-8 hours per day performing tasks on a computer
  • Requires minimal physical effort with periods of walking, standing with some light lifting of files
  • Minimal bending, stooping or reaching
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Working Conditions:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Requiring normal safety precautions with minimal occupational health and safety risks
  • Moderate to low noise levels
  • Requires considerable concentration
  • Stresses induced by changing environment, diversity in the organization, strict deadlines and high volume of workload

What We Offer:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance, Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employer Match 401(k) Plan.

What’s Next:

Submit your application and resume for review. If your experience is a match for a current or future need, we will connect with you to learn more about your background and schedule an initial phone interview. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!

Baywa.re Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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