Project Manager

Austin, TX, United States

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 national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Backed by BlackRock's 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.

Jupiter seeks 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 Project's Budget, Contract Management, and Construction Quality conforming to Jupiter Power's expectations.

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 project's 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 JHA's and Plan of the Day.

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

•Manage design RFI's 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 (JHA's) 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 work commencing. (PM, Super's and CM's)

•Leads and support 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 the Jupiter's 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

•Bachelor's degree or equivalent (equivalent is 8 years of experience).

•PMP Certification is a plus.

•OSHA 30

•Must have 5-10 years or more years of experience with 5 years supervisory experience.

•Must have a valid current driver license, eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage.

•Must be able to obtain a valid passport to 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 Jupiter's dynamic team. Secondary responsibilities will be tailored to individual candidate backgrounds as well as company priorities.

Preferred 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)

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demanstage permitting, development and auditing through finished roads and features. Extensive travel with driving to remote sites along with office work in field conditions is also included.

criWe maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

ds characteristics are representative of those the 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.

Performs field and office duties with occasional travel to other Company offices or construction sites. Incumbent may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and may be required to sit, stand, walk and use a computer.

Construction site environment includes early

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. The role will be based in Austin, TX.

Jupiter Power LLC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes diversity of experience and background.