Project Manager (Renewable Energy + Land Development)

Description

• Research project location, jurisdictions, fees, proposals, reports, and submittal requirements.
• Plan and organize project team activities, with assistance from the team lead.
• Develop working drawings for civil design plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Provide support and/or supervise concurrent projects, ensuring workflow stays on track.
• Prepare civil engineering calculations, SWPPPs, and other engineering reports.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to share with clients and staff; resolve conflicts and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Conduct construction cost estimating.
• Manage construction processes.
• Identify and raise issues to team lead regarding resource sharing and conflicts.
• Track key deadlines and communicate critical path items to the project team.
• Prepare essential correspondence, proposals, change orders, and project-related documents.
• Understand and produce entitlements/planning documents.
• Manage project-related paperwork, ensuring all materials are current and properly filed.
• Develop working relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and relevant agencies.
• May approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for scope changes and fees.
• Track project performance to analyze the completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Collaborate closely with team lead/senior engineer to develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide accurate designs for solar and/or renewable energy projects; may involve grading, drainage, utilities, and/or stormwater treatment.

Requirements

• Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet, etc.
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent level of experience, preferred
• 5+ years of experience in land development and/or renewable energies.
• 5+ years’ experience as a project manager or assistant project manager
• Understand surveying basics, including topographic and boundary surveys.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam, required.
• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
• Professional Engineering License, CA preferred.
• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Free office snacks
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
• Competitive Pay ($90,000 - $125,000 DOE, Location, and work model)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance