Leads development and completion of a portfolio of utility-scale with a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW) or greater, renewable energy projects from land development through notice-to-proceed (NTP) for construction.
Oversees project management requirements, including defining and overseeing scope of work, scheduling, estimating, engineering, and facilitating project construction work.
Ensures project completion by identifying potential projects and advancing them through the development process, including MISO interconnection application, engineering design, permitting, pre-construction, and transition to construction.
Serves as point of contact for community engagement in collaboration with other customer and community facing groups within the company.
Provides coaching and guidance to other members of the project team towards successful project completion.

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of project management experience (e.g., scheduling, estimating, project risk management, and construction management), inclusive of 3 years in renewable energy/community development/community engagement projects;
OR Associate degree and 9 years of project management experience (e.g., scheduling, estimating, project risk management, and construction management), inclusive of 3 years in renewable energy/community development/community engagement projects;
OR High school diploma or GED and 11 years of project management experience (e.g., scheduling, estimating, project risk management), inclusive of 3 years in renewable energy/community development/community engagement projects
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Experience in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related field
Experience in renewable energy sector
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Proficiency with project management software
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work under changing and competing priorities
Ability to coordinate deadlines and logistics to successfully lead work processes within an agreed upon time frame
Ability to balance multiple demands from leaders, peers, and partners in a positive and even-handed manner and display calm demeanor under pressure.

Principal Project Manager – Renewable

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