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Project Director, Wind

Posted 30 April 2022
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationCalifornia
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
ReferenceSMLI-3AP
Contact NameSam Malloy

Job description

Position: Project Director, Wind

Location: Remote (Ideally based in California or Texas)

Travel: Approximately 50% annually across North America (US & Canada)

 

TGRC is partnering with an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Japan, and parts of Latin America.

 

The Project Director will provide oversite and leadership to the project execution staff constructing the facilities we have developed in North America.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-Manage the project team and the construction execution of renewable wind energy facilities and associated high-voltage infrastructure

-Provide technical due diligence of wind and associated high-voltage infrastructure projects during the development phase.

-Review construction documents for completeness and compliance with utility interconnect agreements, power purchase agreements, land lease agreements, environmental permits, and good industry practice.

-Work with our preconstruction and development groups in the development, solicitation and award of construction services for various projects.

-Provide overview of interface with major equipment suppliers. Ensure division of responsibility is coordinated between various stakeholders, EPC contractor and turbine supplier. Ensures schedule and delivery provisions of major equipment agreements are compatible with project needs and EPC contract documents.

-Execute the construction of the projects; be accountable for the safety, quality, cost and schedule of the project. Serve as the lead negotiator for scope and schedule specifics of the project.

-Provide overview of project interface with interconnect utility. Ensure documents and drawings required by interconnect and power purchase agreements are provided in a timely manner. Review monthly progress reports to utilities.

-Participate in the management of third-party technical engineering support of project work, particularly relating to the design and performance of major equipment.

-Manage Independent Engineer’s review of active construction projects. Ensure timely approval of design documents and resolves technical issues relating to project design. Review and comment on Independent Engineer’s due diligence reports for active construction projects as well as development opportunities.

-Provide project interface with our management and construction lenders. Furnish monthly reports and status updates as required.

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

-10+ years' experience in the power industry with significant wind energy experience. Transmission and solar experience are a plus.

-10+ years' experience in managing teams including engineering and procurement in addition to construction team management

-Demonstrated ability to complete multi-million-dollar construction projects on schedule and within budget. Previous field experience desirable.

-Ability to prioritize and resolve multiple issues on multiple projects under demanding schedule constraints.

-Through understanding of construction contact concepts, language and terms.

-Knowledge of basic engineering concepts. Familiarity with transmission and distribution equipment, overhead and underground cable installation, reactive power compensation equipment, and SCADA systems helpful.

-Scheduling application experience a plus (MS Project, Primavera).