Project Manager - Transmission

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company focused on developing and operating wind and solar generation facilities. The Project Manager - Transmission will provide technical support and oversee the construction of transmission facilities for renewable projects across the United States, ensuring compliance with contracts and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical due diligence and budget review of transmission and other 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 Pattern’s preconstruction and development groups in the development, solicitation, bid evaluation, contract review, and award of construction services contracts for various projects
• Provide overview of interface with major equipment suppliers
• Ensure division of responsibility is coordinated between various stakeholders, EPC contractors 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
• Work with and support construction managers on execution of projects. To include quality, safety, permitting and execution oversight
• 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 report 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
• Liaison with 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 Pattern management and construction lenders
• Furnish weekly and monthly reports and status updates as required
• Interface with EPC contractors to support execution of projects

Requirements:

• Six or more years progressive responsible experience in the power industry with significant EPC experience managing construction of high voltage transmission line and substation projects
• Bachelor of Engineering or Science degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or construction management is desired
• Demonstrated ability to complete multi-million-dollar construction projects on schedule and within budget
• Field experience desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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, transformers and substation equipment, overhead and underground cable installation, reactive power compensation equipment, and SCADA systems
• Facility with typical computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
• Scheduling application experience a plus (MS Project, Primavera)
• Approximately 25-50% travel annually in North America (U.S., Canada)
• Experience managing wind or solar or storage projects is a plus
• Large transmission line experience (345kV and higher) is preferred