| Job Number: | 2653823 |
| Business: | GE Renewable Energy |
| Business Segment: | REN-ONW OnShore Wind |
| About Us: | GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
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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: | Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut |
| City: | Schenectady, Other |
| 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 safely, of the highest quality, 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:
- Delivery, installation, and commissioning of equipment-only and full scope Solar Projects
- Serving as the Customer’s primary point of contact with GE during execution
- Safety, quality, schedule and cost control
- Project reporting and forecast of cash flow and revenue recognition
- Execution in accordance with GE project management process and procedures, where necessary, adapting and improving same
- Manage subcontractors for project construction activities
- 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
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| 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 travel to work in range of environments to include solar sites across North America and other countries, as required
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| 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 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
- Ability to be based from our Schenectady, NY headquarters
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