Clean Energy Project Manager

Company: NV5
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on -Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5's Clean Energy group is located within the Buildings & Owner Representative vertical The Clean Energy group is focused on renewable energy, clean transportation, and decarbonization. Our group provides owner's representative services to public agencies and private organizations seeking to plan, implement and operate clean energy and transportation projects.

This position is with the NV5 Clean Energy group. Clean Energy is an energy planning and project management group providing owner's representative services to public agencies and private organizations focused on renewable energy, clean transportation and decarbonization. We work with all clean energy and transportation technologies, with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic, battery storage, battery electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, fuel cells, and microgrids. Clean Energy's projects encompass energy masterplanning, mid-to-large scale behind-the-meter generation, storage and microgrid projects, distributed generation front-of-meter projects, and fleet transition in the clean transportation space. Historically, our work has primarily been in the western US, however we have a growing portfolio of projects across the US.We are seeking a candidate for the position of Energy Project Manager, with client-facing project management experience. Battery energy storage, microgrid and/or front-of-the-meter project development experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be managing projects and helping to grow our services, with primary responsibility for the planning and procurement phases of projects, including feasibility studies, financial analysis, RFP development, proposal evaluation, and contracting.The successful candidate can be located anywhere in the United States working virtually in Clean Energy's project management team, but will be required to travel to Clean Energy's California office and customer sites from time to time.
Responsibilities

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• Prepare and review work products, including feasibility studies, financial models, RFPs, proposal reviews, contracts, design review, commissioning reports, and performance reviews.
  
• Convey project results and findings to clients by means of oral discussions, presentations, and written project documentation.
  
• Serve as project manager to develop scope, schedule, budget and ensure successful project delivery for a variety of renewable energy and clean transportation projects.
  
• Provide support to other Project Managers in planning, scheduling, managing project budgets, and developing high-level project designs.
  
• Conduct clean energy and transportation market research.
  
• Responsible for the effective management of your own time and effort.
  
• Occasional travel within the United States to attend client and NV5/Clean Energy meetings. Approximately 5-10% of time will be spent traveling.
  
  Qualifications
  Required Skills and Experience:
  
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  • Strong coordination skills working with consultants, contractors, and client staff.
    
  • Passion for clean energy project design and implementation of clean energy technologies, such as EV/EVSE, solar PV, battery storage, and microgrids.
    
  • Ability to track and complete project work under accelerated schedules.
    
  • Record of successfully managing complex projects.
    
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Project).
    
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills.
    
  • Ability to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
    
    Preferred Skills and Experience:
    
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    • Experience with planning/design/implementation of clean energy and transportation projects.
      
    • Experience with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms, either working with or managing as owner's representative.
      
    • Experience developing and conveying strategic plans for public or private entities.
      
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical field, such as electrical or mechanical engineering.
      
    • Advanced Microsoft Project, Excel skills, familiarity with SmartSheets.
      
    • Experience with energy modeling software such as Helioscope, Energy Toolbase, HOMER, and in-house spreadsheet models.
      
      The pay range for this California position is $90,000.00- $120,000.00 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.
      
      NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
      
      NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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