Power & Fuel Trading Director jobs in Schenectady, NY

Description

BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, Inc. is a leading North American EPC responsible for more than 300 MWs of installed solar PV projects in utility, commercial, and residential markets. BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, Inc. is the North American EPC division of BayWa r.e. AG, a global partner in the planning, funding, construction, and operations management of renewable energy projects. BayWa r.e. AG delivers renewable energy solutions worldwide, and has brought over 3 GW of energy online, while managing over 8 GW of assets.

At BayWa r.e Power Solutions we are striving to make energy better every day. We do this by not only implementing the best renewable technologies but by also being a great long-term energy partner with a focus on continuous innovation and our core values:   Safety, Integrity, Resilience, Collaboration, and Initiative.

We are helping others to:

• r.e write their story,
• r.e invest in their future,
• r.e kindle their passion for learning and growing and becoming part of a team that feels more like a family.
• r.e.Think Energy.

We are looking for a Project Director to manage multiple Utility scale projects for our North America division.

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership to all assigned utility-scale projects.
• Provide overall management and assume responsibility for the successful execution of construction of the assigned utility-scale project(s) for the Company.
• Ensure compliance with Companys Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and all Company and CA, HI, and OSHA safety requirements, policies, and training, including the proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE), ladders and scaffolding.
• Ensure safety meetings occur and are documented as required by law.
• Lead and mentor all team members as necessary to ensure that the assigned utility-scale projects are managed, built, constructed and completed safely, efficiently, timely and with utmost quality that represents the Company.
• Read and interpret Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Landscape drawings.
• Read and interpret geotechnical, environmental, and other associated consultant reports that are necessary to build projects.
• Utilize construction related software or other related software to manage budgets, schedules & project documentation.
• As necessary, work on concurrent projects and activities to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Ensure suppliers, self-perform teams and subcontractors are completing scheduled tasks on time
• Collaborate with scheduler and maintain construction schedule to maintain contracted milestone dates
• Prepare for management review notices of delays to clients, vendors, subcontractors to protect Company from delay damages caused by others.
• Develop, coordinate, prepare subcontract agreements including complete scopes of work where applicable for new projects.
• As necessary, perform site evaluations, prepare and document detailed notes and documentation of site conditions for design and engineering, communication to sales and customers, project files and internal reporting.
• Review estimates, prepare and manage project budgets in accordance with Company procedures.
• Assist with Pre-Construction subcontractor agreements and material purchases. Have knowledge of standard contracting practices and the ability to understand, write and negotiate standard contract language.
• Prepare, monitor and report budget variances and forecasts ultimate costs of the project(s) at all times.
• Ensure subcontractor adherence to contract specifications and schedule. Develop, communicate and implement subcontractor performance expectations.
• Initiate, prepare, process and review Requests for Information as required by the project.
• Prepare, process and pursue customer change orders.
• Provide input and direction to the design team during the design and development of project construction documents. Perform detailed review and back-check of documents for compliance with Company standards.
• Interface with Public/Private Utility Companies for the design, contract and execution of projects.
• Interface with municipal officials regarding plan submittals, plan checks, processing and the acquisition of all required permits for the project.
• Hold weekly construction meetings with clients by phone and or in person.
• Manage the approval of material submittals for the project. Assemble, collate and process material submissions to project consultants as well as internal departments within Company. Follow submittal protocol. Maintain project documentation throughout the course of the project. Prepare project completion materials for Company and customers.
• Oversee project commissioning and final reporting.
• Deliver the project to Company’s Asset Management team.

What you’ll bring:

• A degree in Architecture, Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred
• Ten (10) years of construction experience including two (2) years of construction project management experience, preferably in renewable energy projects, is required
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to determine work priorities and review work for quality and production standards
• Must be highly motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work both with a team and independently
• Must excel in customer service and data analysis
• Must have excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Must excel with multi-tasking, problem-solving, written, and communication skills
• Maintain a valid Drivers License and a good driving record

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a physical environment with full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move greater than 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be regularly exposed to high, precarious places; climbing ladders; walking on roofs (both flat and angled); outside weather conditions and vibration; confined locations (i.e. attics and crawl spaces).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of Mechanical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What We Offer:

BENEFITS: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance, Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employer Match 401(k) Plan.

What’s Next:

Submit your application and our Baywa.re Power Solutions Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your resume is a match for a current or future need, we will connect with you to learn more about your background and schedule an initial phone interview. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!

Baywa.re Power Solutions is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Baywa.re Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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