Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for RES. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice. Description We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring. Summary The Director, Projects is responsible for managing all aspects of planning, engineering, implementing, and overseeing multiple EPC and/or BOP projects. This role involves leading a team of project managers to deliver projects according to contract scope, schedule, and budget. The Director oversees a portfolio of utility-scale EPC projects, ensuring administrative and technical direction of project operations, and ensures that projects are run consistently across the business unit. This includes planning, coordinating, and directing the entire engineering, procurement, and construction effort to ensure projects are completed per design, budget, and schedule. Requirements • Project Management • Ensures projects are completed safely and according to the planned schedule and budget, while meeting Client expectations and requirements. • Ensures projects KPIs stay on target throughout the project. • Coaches and mentors Project Managers to improve skill sets and project performance. • Assists Project Managers to identify project constraints and reviews response plans. • Ensures the project teams have the required resources, workforce, tools, and materials. • Reviews and provides feedback on internal and external project reports. • Develops effective working relationships with sub-contractors, utilities, and clients. • Interfaces with Field Operations Managers to ensure alignment and coordination between Project Management Team and Field Operations Team. • Manages Client relations at Director level and serves as sponsor on multiple projects. • Ensures Client concerns are addressed in a timely manner. • Works with the business development team to ensure key account management process is implemented for the key accounts. • If requested, assists the Preconstruction group by supporting the bid process and negotiations with the key accounts. • Ensures project teams follow RES Project Management processes. • Reviews and contributes to the construction business strategy plan yearly. • Team Management • Identifies, deploys, and manages a high-performance team needed to accomplish business objectives, while building and maintaining a high-performance culture. • Fosters an engaging work environment by developing, recruiting, and hiring outstanding talent, aligning individual and team objectives to company objectives, and providing regular and direct feedback on performance and goal progress. • Safety, Quality, and Environment Management • Understands and reviews Safety Management Systems, Quality Management Systems, and Environment Management Systems. • Sets HSE expectations and relates with the project teams. • Performs periodic site visits and safety walks. • Works with teams to continuously improve RES safety and quality performance. • Vendor and Partner Relationships • Builds, maintains healthy cost-effective and strategic partner relationships with key vendors and subcontractors. • Collaborates with senior management to ensure partnerships align with company strategy. • Manages relationships across multiple projects to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement. • Budget and Financial Management • Supports preparation and management of annual budget. • Owns multiple projects performance. • Performs quality check on PSR prior to the meetings with VP, Projects. • Risk Management • Develops and fosters a 'risk management culture' within the PM Team. • Ensures project teams follow Risk Management process and procedure. • Reviews risks and opportunities with the Project Managers • Contract Management • Leads and influences critical decisions between RES and third parties regarding contract terms and gets involved in negotiations and reviews of complex contracts. • Develops a 'contract management culture' within the Project Management Team so all key players understand the contract and becomes part of the execution philosophy. • Ensures project teams follow the Change Management procedure, including notices. • Mentors Project Managers on change orders negotiations. • Negotiates escalated change orders with the Client senior leadership. • Stakeholder Management • Coaches and trains others on managing the flow of information by following the communications plan to keep stakeholders engaged and informed. • Analyzes and proposes way forward plans to stakeholders in a timely manner with regards to project health based on current information, trends, variances, and change. • Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected. • Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures. • Improves and documents processes and procedures. • Supports the responses to Requests for Proposals and helps the bid process to negotiate new projects successfully. • Motivates a diverse team to perform. • Facilitates engagements between teams and departments. Safety • Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude. • Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working. • Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct "at risk" behaviors. • Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures. • Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place. Leadership • Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations. • Manages multiple direct reports. • Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team. • Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies. • Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group. • Employee Development: • Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees' responsibilities. • Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others. • Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines. Qualifications • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management, or related field, required. • 6 years Wind, Solar, or T&D EPC experience, required. • 3 years Director level or similar position with relevant and comparable EPC projects, preferred. • 8 years EPC project management experience, preferred. • Domestic travel between 31% - 50%. • Valid Driver's License Required. • Advanced level of knowledge/skills in: • Communication • Motivation techniques • Relationship building • Solar, Wind, and/or HV construction planning and execution • Contract review • Cost and Schedule Management • Negotiation and Change Order Management • Intermediate level of knowledge/skills in: • Civil and Electrical engineering • Estimating / Pre-Construction • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Primavera • Safety and Quality management and Environmental compliance Anticipated base salary range: $180,000 - $225,000/ Annually. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible. RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following: • Medical, Dental and Vision • Health Savings Account with employer contribution • Flexible Spending Accounts • 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life • Short and Long Term Disability • Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness • 401 (k) plan with 6% company match • 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement • Volunteer and Charity Matching • Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave • Employee Referral Bonus • Employee Discounts and Wellness programs • Wellness Reimbursement Physical Requirements And Environment The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the 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. Rarely: Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Grasping, Gripping, Handling, Kneeling, Pinching, Pulling (5-15lbs), Pushing (5-15lbs), Lifting (5-15lbs), Reaching, Stooping is required Occasionally: Repetitive Motion, Standing, Walking is required. Frequently: Reading, Hearing, Vision, and Sitting is required. Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, heat, humidity, wet, noise, vibrations, and hazards in the work environment. We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. ReqID REQ-6568 If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
See More Details >>Cleanleaf is seeking a Solar Electrician to join our growing team! The Solar Electrician is one of the most experienced employees in the field, and they are responsible for leading and training any team members assigned to the team. A Solar Electrician is required to have and maintain an active journeyman license in the state for which this position is to be filled. Applicants are not limited to a specific city or zip code; we are seeking applicants in the Central MI area. Notice to CO, MN, and PA applicants: You may redact schooling dates from your resume before attaching the document to your application. ABOUT THE ROLE Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis • Supervise, lead, and train any Solar Technician I or Solar Technician II team member assigned to work with the Solar Electrician • Perform Preventive Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards • Perform Corrective Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards, ensuring that the root cause has been identified and corrected • Ensure that work being performed in the area meets or exceeds Cleanleaf O&M standards • Complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and within the allotted time • Ensure all PPE, tools, and equipment assigned to the employee are accounted for, maintained in good condition, repaired or replaced as required • Interface with SCADA/DAS systems to understand onsite issue with the ability to communicate to both management and customers • Correctly document all work in a Service Visit and Case within Cleanleaf's CMMS. Correct documentation includes proper grammar and spelling, photography, thermal photography, and completion of checklists • Provide technical support for customer issues as requested • Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Area Supervisor or Regional Manager SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Safety is a core value at Cleanleaf and the Solar Electrician must: • Read, understand and sign all safety procedures • Attend weekly safety meetings • Receive, inspect, and maintain all required PPE • Complete all required safety training • Ensure every safety incident known to the employee is reported timely and accurately • Ensure every safety incident involving the employee is fully investigated, documented and corrective actions are implemented REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes: • High school diploma or equivalent • Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record check • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license • Must have and maintain an active journeyman license • Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written • Excellent organizational and leadership skills • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation and CMMS systems • Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations • Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics • Knowledge and understanding of solar plant construction and comprehension of how onsite equipment interacts with the overall plant • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair SCADA/DAS systems which are used to monitor and report onsite performance • Knowledge of and ability to perform IV Curve tracing, determine if an issue exists and repair it • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair major solar plant components (e.g. central and string inverters, transformers, combiner and re-combiner boxes, switch gears, PV modules, etc.) • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair major battery storage components (e.g. central and string inverters, transformers, combiner and re-combiner boxes, switch gears, battery banks, etc.) • Complete courses and maintain advanced inverter certifications • Excitement about growing along with a fast-paced, dynamic company; comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to build, experiment, and iterate when the path forward is undefined • A passion for renewable energy, addressing the climate crisis, and accelerating the clean energy transformation WORKING CONDITIONS A Solar Electrician will be required to work under the following conditions: • May be required to travel up to 50% of the time • Required to work more than 90% of the time in the field performing Preventive and Corrective Maintenances • Work in a fast changing environment which may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position has the following physical requirements: • Ability to drive a vehicle • Ability to stand for long periods of time • Ability to walk distances up to 5 miles in a day • Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, maintaining 3 points of contact • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound • Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces • Required to have visual acuity which includes depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors • Ability to work in outside environments which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100℉) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32℉) for periods of more than one hour • Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & CULTURE Cleanleaf uses an internally equitable and externally competitive total cash approach to compensation. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; a comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance; access Cleanleaf's wellness platform; and a vacation accrual policy for paid time off. The targeted pay scale for this role is $43/hr-$56/hr. Actual compensation will be based on an assessment of factors including the successful candidate's experience, skill, and other job-related factors. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Cleanleaf values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the renewable energy industry. We seek a diverse candidate pool in this – and every – search. Cleanleaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Cleanleaf complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V. A NOTE TO THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS Cleanleaf's Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. Cleanleaf does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the Human Resources team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Cleanleaf. Cleanleaf is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY Barton Malow Company is seeking Traveling Project Managers to join our team on renewable energy / solar projects throughout the Great Lakes Region. These positions will report to our teams in Southfield, MI and Grandville, MI. This role involves overseeing project quality, compliance, budgets, and schedules. This role requires a 4-year degree in engineering or construction management, 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proactive commitment to safety. Travel is expected as part of the role, as the project manager will be fully on-site at the project location. Regular travel to project sites across MI, OH, IN, and WI will be required. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure all work is installed and documented per project quality standards. • Ensure construction is in compliance with client and company policies, procedures, and standards. • Plan, coordinate, and/or manage activities of all company personnel and subcontractors on assigned project(s). • Manage and assist in internal and subcontractor: estimates, prepare and review project proposals or plans to determine and establish a time frame, work plan, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project as required. • Coordinate the processing of and provide review of submittals and verify compliance with project design. • Manage and assist in project budgets required for work. • Manage and assist in the project control requirements for the project. • Support the weekly and monthly project reports. • Assist, oversee and in some cases be directly involved in the preparation of plans, technical specifications, technical reports, submittals, and construction period services. • Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to the job site by working directly with vendors and subcontractors. • Supporting the compiling of all turnover documentation to be included in turnover dossier including O&M manuals as required. • Provide advice, guidance, mentoring, and direction to subordinates and other project personnel toward the achievement of their personal development goals. • Support and participate in company-sponsored initiatives and activities. • Liaising with Client to ensure client satisfaction based on contractual requirements. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Solar or Wind market project experience highly preferred. • 4-year Engineering, Construction Management or related degree. • 5-8 years of relevant professional experience. • The ideal candidate will be organized and excel at multitasking while being able to work effectively at performing repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of concentration. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Experience leading a team of construction staff, subcontractors, engineers/designers. • Must be able to work as a team player, independently and learn quickly in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. • OSHA 30 Hour preferred. • Proactive positive attitude with commitment to safety. • Must be able to travel regularly to project sites across the Great Lakes Region***. Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight or marital status. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Lansing, MI typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 279,447 solar professionals nationwide, with a growing presence in Lansing, MI, and projects a significant job growth of 25% from 2020 to 2030. Apprentices in Lansing earn an average of $1,050 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $12,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like NABCEP help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
