Sr. Project Director
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Position Title: SeniorProjectDirector
Department: ProjectImplementation,CS e-Storage
Reports To: General Managerof Project Implementation andServices
Position Summary:
TheSeniorProjectDirectorwillbe responsible foroverseeinga regionalprojectimplementationteamthatwillinclude Project Directors, Project Managers, ProjectCoordinatorsand Construction Managers forBESS projects. Providingleadership anddecision-makingproject scope including but not limited to schedules, budgets, changes / variations, and dispute resolution. The individual will liaise with internaldepartments(Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Commissioning, Service, Accounting, Legal and Procurement),the client / owner, equipmentsuppliers, EPC’s/BOP’sandandvarioussubcontractors. Department management, projectmanagement, contractreviewand EPCconstruction experienceisrequiredas wellasdemonstratedinfluence,negotiationand conflict resolution skills.
Responsibilities:
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Lead and developregional project implementation teamincluding Project Directors, Project Mangers, Project Coordinators and Construction Managers
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Assistin creating Annual Operating Plans (resources, operating expenses) and then adhering to plan throughout calendar year
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Review,approve, and provide decision making forproject schedules, budgets (expenses), scope changes / variations,qualityand risks
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Determineand assignresourcestocross-functional projects of high complexityworking with internal departments including Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Commissioning, Service, Accounting, Legal and Procurement
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Review and provide input on contract documentation including head agreements and schedules for EPCand battery supplycontracts, EPC/ BOPsubcontractsandequipmentsupply agreements
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Meet with senior level stakeholders (client, suppliers, internal) to negotiate and resolve conflicts
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Assistin estimation of project costs and development of project schedules/ timelines
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Overseeanddeterminethe frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
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Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members anddeterminekey performance indicators tomonitorperformance
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Organizeprojectlesson learned reviewstoidentifysuccessful and unsuccessful project elements
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Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standardsand incompliancewiththeCS e-StorageCode of Business Conduct
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Adhere to and enforce of all health and safety rules and company policies
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Complete other duties and projects as assigned
Requirements:
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Engineering (Electrical,Mechanicalor Civil)or Businessdegree or diploma
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Minimum10yearsexperiencein managing construction projectsand5years managing direct reports
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Experience with utility scale renewable construction projects, preferably in Battery Energy Storage Systems
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Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including oral,writtenand visual)
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Strong negotiation, facilitation,riskmanagementand consensus building skills
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Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems and photovoltaic or Energy Storage system applications isrequired
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Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality
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Expert knowl