Project Manager

As a Project Manager at Knobelsdorff, you will be responsible for leading multiple solar projects simultaneously, ensuring completion according to schedule and within budget. You will serve as the primary customer interface, ensuring appropriate communication flow between internal and external project team members.

• Plan and oversee multiple solar projects simultaneously.
• Manage project and contract execution.
• Schedule and plan project construction, including personnel, materials, and equipment needs.
• Manage project budget and report to the GM on job status updates and anticipated cost to complete the project.
• Ensure site team has necessary safety materials and follows KE safety procedures.
• Interface with clients to communicate project status, work through change orders, submit billing, and provide project deliverables.
• Track material and equipment orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Keep project schedule up to date and ensure critical milestones are met.
• Work with Engineering on submittals, RFI's, and buildability of the site.
• Lead kickoff meetings with project team to ensure project setup for success.
• Review contract to analyze scope, schedule, and budget of project.
• Establish meeting requirements for each project to ensure proper coordination between customer, internal support staff, and sub-contractors.
• Direct Project Coordinator on creation and submittals of RFI's to customers as needed.
• Develop feasible project schedule and ensure execution of the schedule.
• Communicate with Construction Managers to coordinate equipment and personnel needs.
• Ensure projects are progressing according to schedule.
• Provide feedback to field personnel on projected/budgeted timelines versus actual completions on cost code specific items.
• Coordinate with site Construction Manager to ensure site team has necessary safety materials and all required forms and reports are completed and submitted.
• Create, submit, and track change orders as required.
• Review financials for each assigned project to ensure budgeted and actual dollars are entered appropriately into Viewpoint.
• Meet with appropriate parties to correct discrepancies.
• Provide SOV forms monthly to KE accounts payable and provide site CTC amounts and forecasted revenues monthly via Viewpoint.
• Manage project close-out requirements to ensure customer expectations are met and invoicing is completed according to schedule.
• Ensure customer punch list items are addressed and closed as required.
• Submit requests for quote (RFQ) for specified sub-contracted items and assign contracts within budgeted amounts.
• Schedule and coordinate lessons learned meetings with customers to capture improvements needed for future projects.
• Provide feedback to Pre-Construction and Estimating team to refine bids and update how cost buckets are being populated.
• Schedule and lead project close-out meetings with Pre-Construction and Estimating team, Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, and General Superintendent.
• Track material and equipment orders placed by Pre-Construction and Project Coordinators to ensure all necessary materials and equipment have been ordered and will arrive in necessary timelines to meet project schedules.
• Provide clarification and communicate customer requirements with Engineering and Pre-Construction during initial phases of projects.
• Schedule and lead kickoff meetings with Construction Manager, Foreman, Site Coordinators, and General Superintendent to cover project scope, schedule, benchmarks, and performance goals.
• Perform regular site visits to engage with field personnel, track site progress, and monitor performance goals.

• Proven working experience in utility grade photovoltaic project management.
• Ability to oversee and report progress daily to the leadership team to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Experience with basic Project Management and resource coordination, including estimating, planning, scheduling, cost management, materials/purchasing, operations, and maintenance, and client-facing.
• Ability to develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients and the project team.
• Ability to meet with clients to take capture project details and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Ability to meet budgetary objectives and adjust to project constraints based on analysis.
• Experience with tracking project performance, analyzing the project upon completion with short- and long-term milestones.
• Ability to delegate project tasks to project team members based on individual strengths, skill sets, and experience.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure.
• Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents, and records in our project system.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or related field experience or education.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 3+ years' experience managing photovoltaic installations and tracking systems.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at or via email at

Why Work for Knobelsdorff:

Knobelsdorff Enterprises began in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land in the early 1980s. At the beginning, KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work and a commitment to excellence have grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork and dedication to our core values have expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow and drive success with the same steadfast dedication and core values since the start. Join us today:

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.
• We have full-time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.
• For more about our culture, visit our careers page at

EEO:

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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