Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking a Project Manager to join our team! The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the construction project execution of multiple small to large-scale solar utility projects. The Project Manager must be proactive to prevent potential problems and work toward mitigation of any issues impacting safety, construction, schedule, and cost. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

This position is 100% travel and offers per diem while working on our project sites. Site states include, but are not limited to: North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan. 

What You'll Do:

• Maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Manage all project subcontractors, documentation, and field staff, and identify potential risks.
• Responsible for projects completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all technical, commercial, safety regulatory, and environmental requirements to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Perform design reviews of vendor drawings, calculations, specifications, procedures, and related documents.
• Review and approve vendor project execution plans and project schedules.
• Identify and quantify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Responsible for project budgets and project performance metrics.
• Monitor and review EPC contractor costs, schedule, and progress.
• Analyze and forecast cost and schedule projection reports.
• Be required to handle more than one project at once and operate under various roles and responsibilities as indicated in the job function above.
• Emphasize QA and technical requirements through performance-based inspections.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of BRP's EPC contracts.
• Work with internal teams including project development, engineering, finance, accounting, legal, and field-level construction managers to execute projects.
• Schedule regular management meetings and/or job walks to maintain quality control and strong relationships with owners, subs, and project team members.
• Establish, update, and communicate project schedules to stakeholders and contractors while managing its implementation.
• Assist the CMs and Superintendents in resolving specific issues and requests.
• Manage contract scope and perform change management.
• Facilitate purchasing and issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Represent company/project in meetings with clients, subcontractors, etc.
• Ensure contractors are meeting BRP safety and quality standards and are regularly conducting related inspections and reporting.

Must-Haves:

• 4+ years of progressive experience in commercial building construction as a Construction Project Manager or higher.
• Strong project management skills including budget adherence and cost control measures.
• Multi-project execution experience with solar utility projects ranging from 1MW-20MW+.
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors, and/or self-performance work.
• Experience leading successful project teams, including the development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling concepts, techniques, and software such as MS-Project, Primavera P6, or other related industry scheduling tools.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite, including advanced use of MS Excel.
• Experience with directly managing craft labor and equipment.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with all levels of the organization.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Possess integrity and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to review and understand multi-trade construction drawings and specifications, as well as construction best practices across an array of trades, including surveying, civil, structural, thermal and moisture protection, and electrical construction.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Strong work ethic, a high degree of detail orientation, and an extreme sense of urgency.

Nice-to-Haves:

• 4+ years of progressive construction project management experience focused on commercial solar projects. 

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license required.

Working Environment and Physical Demand:

• This position is 100% travel and offers per diem while working on our project site(s).
• Must possess reliable transportation.
• Able to travel for extended periods to various locations.
• Must be able to comply with all company safety standards and procedures, including OSHA requirements.
• Must follow organization policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position work in an outdoor environment and must be able to tolerate all climates.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short to long distances for 8-10 hours daily.  
• May require lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.