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Senior Solar Project Manager Job (Schenectady, NY, United States)

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Job Number: 2372957
Business: GE Power & Water
Business Segment: PW-REN Renewables
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Posted Position Title: Senior Solar Project Manager
Career Level: Experienced
Function: EPC Project Management
Function Segment: Project Management
Location: United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: New York
City: Schenectady
Postal Code: 12345-6000
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Role Summary/Purpose: The Senior Solar Project Manager will be the focal point for assigned solar projects executed in North America, reporting to the Solar Project Management Leader / Operations Manager. You will execute projects on schedule, within budget and minimize the undesirable impact of unexpected changes while maximizing opportunities for margin enhancement.
Essential Responsibilities: As the Senior Solar Project Manager, you will:


  • Serve as the customer focused Project Manager for select Solar Projects responsible for:
    • Delivering, installing, and commissioning equipment-only and full scope Solar Projects
    • Serving as the Customer’s primary point of contact with GE during execution
    • Scheduling and cost controlling
    • Project reporting and forecasting of cash flow and revenue recognition
    • Executing in accordance with GE project management process and procedures, and where necessary, adapting and improving same

  • Manage subcontractors for project construction activities to include:
    • Work scope development, contractor bid evaluation and selection, final price negotiation
    • Schedule and cost control
    • Change order negotiation

  • Support the Solar Project Management Leader in developing predictive cost modeling and work scopes required by the sales and commercial team for new projects and opportunities
  • Support the Solar Project Management Leader, as necessary, with customer discussions and subcontractor discussions related to project execution
  • Work with the supply chain team (e.g. logistics, sourcing, and manufacturing) to develop delivery plans to meet contractual commitments, minimizing liquidated damages exposure
  • Manage the contract of projects in the execution phase and implement change orders as necessary
  • Support the development of project financial performance projections during the sales / commercial process and track financial performance of projects during execution
  • Support the development of high level and detailed project schedules as needed, to support on time and under budget project execution
  • Engage cross-functional teams (e.g. field operations, sourcing, logistics, project finance, requisition engineering, manufacturing, project controls, and contract management) to ensure successful project execution
  • Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Science or Business Administration from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or related operational field

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:

  • Ability and willingness to travel to work in range of environments to include solar sites across North America and possibly other countries, as required
  • Additional Eligibility Qualifications: GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
    Desired Characteristics:
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to work independently after proper training and be a self-starter
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment
  • Fluency in the Spanish language
  • Demonstrated skills in project planning software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.)
  • Project management experience in the Solar industry
  • Project management or other experience in power generation industries
  • Experience dealing successfully with customs
  • Experience dealing with federal, state and local agencies for various permits
  • Financial forecasting experience

    Why join one great company when you can join many? At GE, we’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 100 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team.

    GE Power & Water provides customers with a broad array of power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies to solve their challenges locally. Power & Water works in all areas of the energy industry including renewable resources such as wind and solar; biogas and alternative fuels; and coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy. The business also develops advanced technologies to help solve the world’s most complex challenges related to water availability and quality. Numerous products are qualified under ecomagination, GE’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that maximize resources, drive efficiencies and help make the world work better. Headquartered in Schenectady, N.Y., Power & Water is GE’s largest industrial business. Follow GE Power & Water on Twitter @GE_PowerWater. Learn More about GE Power and Water Today!

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