Project Management Director, Focused Strategies Team

ENGIE North America is searching for a Project Management Director for our Focused Strategies Team. This role will be locatedin our San Jose CA location. The primary purpose is to focus on projects for customers with existing renewables installations that need repower, replacements, upgrades, major repairs, or add-on improvements. This specialized team will support acquisition integrations for customer projects built by 3rd parties and small construction projects. The Project Management Director will lead cross-functional assessments to derive best-practices across the organization. Oversee and execute project management team that will execute the full lifecycle of project activities.

What you'll do:

• Provide planned obsolescence designs and recommendations needed due to safety, code regulations or discontinued product situations
• Provide internal technical support for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) field services team for microgrids, e-mobility and renewable projects
• Carries out other duties as assigned
• Project closeout including handover to operations and documenting and communicating Lessons Learned
• Organize and lead acquisition integrations and vendor assessments
• Project implementation and execution including working with internal and third-party resources to execute the strategy, deploying resources in engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, environmental, legal, accounting and financial management
• Advise reporting and key accounts directors of what is needed to advance alarming capability and reportables for customer deliverables & satisfaction
• Train and support project manager & construction manager to build small construction projects
• Manage all post-construction asset damage; provide proposals, invoices and communications to Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) groups when needed
• Project monitoring and controlling including compliance with company policies including safety, environmental, approvals, procurement, and human resources at a minimum. Implement project cost code of accounts relying on the approved budget, establish quality assurance procedures conduct team meetings and check points for all major activities, and measure and report performance against baseline quality, cost and schedule expectations
• Develop integration plans, while engaging various department heads both internal and external to define integration timelines with implementation plans
• Create new partnerships and processes for decommissioning and recycling components from existing systems
• Manage and direct the activities of team members leading small projects across multiple regions
• Project Planning including development of implementation plans, contracting strategy, work break down structures, activities list, resource requirements, schedule and cost estimates to implement and administer the project relying on historical project plans
• Provide post construction customer support on technical issues for microgrids, e-mobility and renewable projects
• Implement Synoptics 3E Analytics for all PV systems
• Provide failure analysis support and assist commissioning manager to develop new testing procedures to head off failures and update trainings
• The Project Management Director reports work area progress, projects the final outcome, and controls and solicits approval of changes to the work area scope and contracts in regular meetings with, and written reports to, the project team and executive management
• Create processes and training documents/videos to support new products & commissioning
• Provide regular reports to Engie Health and Safety team for review in effort to continually improve processes and safety procedures
• Design and implement small construction projects

What You Bring:

• NABCEP Certification Preferred
• LEED Certification Preferred
• Proficient in PV Modeling software (AutoCad, PVsyst, HelioScope, SolarEdge Designer, EnergyToolbox, CPS String Sizing Tool)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook)
• California Electrician Journeyman License Preferred
• Proficient with PQA’s, Multi-meters, Megger-meters and Solmetric testing tools
• Bachelor of Science in related field of Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural)
• California Professional Engineer License Preferred
• Required Certifications (OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, CPR)
• 10 or more years of experience in CA public works, certified payroll and labor compliance
• 10 or more years of experience in renewable energy (photovoltaic, energy storage, microgrids and e-mobility)
• 5 or more years of experience managing and leading a team

Additional Information/ Conditions

• Strong presentation and communication skills (verbal and written) to be able to engage with all stakeholders including contractors and government agencies
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to UV sunlight, typical atmospheric weather conditions, outdoor air quality and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Strong Management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Excellent, proactive organization skills and ability to plan and prioritize work
• Strong acumen in financial and contractual aspects of capital projects in addition to technical and organizational structures
• Comply with all ENGIE NA policies and procedures
• Must be able to multi-task; utilize problem solving and interpersonal skills
• For this position, you must have evidence of right to work in the U.S. There is no employer sponsorship of U.S. residency or work authorization with this role
• Essential Physical Abilities
• Define best-practices as the organization assesses and assimilates legacy acquisitions
• Regular site walk activities include extensive all terrain walking, ladder climbing, wearing fall protection harness and up to CAT2 electrical PPE when required. Could involve some lifting
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Highly customer focused, maintaining a professional attitude at all times

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
• Salary Range: $120,700.00 - $307,190.00 USD, annually
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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