Project Manager, Construction

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Project Manager

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Backed by BlackRocks Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic and established portfolio of 787.5/1375 of utility-scale energy storage projects operating or in construction in the U.S., with a leading pipeline of over 11,000 MW in active development.

We are currently seeking an office-based Project Manager who will manage utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Projects and Substation Projects. The Project Manager is the CEO of his or her assigned projects and in charge of Project Safety, Scheduling, the Projects Budget, Contract Management, and Construction Quality conforming to Jupiter Powers expectations.

This role must be based out of our Austin, TX, Houston, TX, or Chicago, IL offices and is subject to our return-to-office policy which currently requires employees to work out of the office a minimum of three days per week. Relocation assistance will be considered for highly qualified candidates.

The Project Manager will not be site-based; however, he or she is expected to travel to project sites as often as it is required by the projects needs.

Key Responsibilities

Planning:

• Manages the overall design of the project coordinating external and internal engineering resources.

• Manages the project plan, hosts site kick-off in conjunction with the construction manager, and close out meetings for the project.

• Ensures EPC issues daily JHAs and Plan of the Day.

• Ensures EPC is on schedule and assists with schedule recovery plans as needed.

• Manage design RFIs coordination with internal and external engineering resources.

• Pro-actively engages landowners and ensures their expectations are met.

Safety Accountabilities:

• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.

• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at risk behaviors.

• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) occurs before scopes of work commence.

• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures.

• Ensures new hires receive job- and task-specific training prior to commencing work (PM, Supers and CMs).

• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing systems in place.

EPC Relationship Management Accountabilities:

• Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with Jupiters expectations.

• Strengthen and continually maintain EPC relationship.

Budget:

• Accountable for the project budget, costs to date, forecasts cost to completion, procurement and materials management.

Contract:

• Ensures EPC is following the Contract and reviews Change orders.

• Manage field purchases of project related materials and equipment as required.

• Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations for the project and documentation of variances.

• Ensures that the overall terms of the main EPC contract are passed on to the subcontracts

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Must be familiar with Project Management process including Budgeting, Contract Negotiations, Change Order Negotiations, and Scheduling including the use of scheduling software. PMP Certification is a plus.

• Must be versed in Construction safety (OSHA 30 training certificate is a plus)

• Must have 5+ years of Construction experience, including on-site experience

• Must have 2+ years of Supervisory experience in a Construction leadership role

• Must have a validdrivers license, eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage.

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport for travel outside the U.S.

Jupiter seeks individuals eager to develop their core professional knowledge, learn new areas of the business and take on additional responsibilities within Jupiters dynamic team. Secondary responsibilities will be tailored to individual candidate backgrounds as well as company priorities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Advanced level of knowledge in:

• OSHA 30

• Leadership

• Team building

• Mentor and facilitator

• Decision making

• QA/QC Processes

• Contract Compliance

• Project Permits

• Development of processes and procedures

• Continuous improvement such as Lean & Total Quality Management

• Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements

• Interpreting state rules and regulations

• Contract Management

• Sub-Contractor and vendor and materials management

• Construction drawing review

• Engineering management

• Communications, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations

• Reporting

• Writing skills

• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio)

• Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera 6)

Compensation & Benefits

$130,000 - $160,000 Annually

This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package for this position includes eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's , , , , , , , , status as a protected veteran, , or any other protected class.