Energy Project Manager

Prologis • East Rutherford, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Prologis is seeking an Energy Project Manager to join their team of industry experts focused on construction and the global energy transition. Prologis is a leader in distributed generation, utilizing its large portfolio of flat rooftops for solar energy solutions and expanding into community solar and energy storage projects. This role will initially focus on projects in the Central US, managing EPC partners through the design, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases. The Energy Project Manager will collaborate with other PMs on best practices and innovation, supported by Project Coordinators, Engineers, and Construction Managers. This position is critical to Prologis' commitment to achieve Net Zero operations globally by 2040 and operate 1GW of Solar & Storage assets by 2025.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading & managing construction projects in a Project Management role
• Experience managing utilities, clients, and contractors through complex multi-site portfolios
• Proven track record of construction scope, schedule, & budget management success in renewable energy industry
• Strong written & verbal communication skills and experience serving Fortune 100 clients
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, applicable codes, and install best practices
• Experience complying with prevailing wage and other regulatory requirements
• Familiarity and experience with system integration requirements in ISO.
• Experience managing Battery Energy Storage projects
• Experience managing PPA contract terms
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the year

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, environmental sciences or related field is preferred or 8+yrs of equivalent experience in Construction Management
• Experience managing projects directly for a C&I Solar & BESS focused EPC company
• Experience in commercial and industry real estate development and general contracting
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local authorities having jurisdiction and their processes
• OSHA 30 certified and NFPA, SWPP, or other applicable certifications, training, or experience
• Knowledge of investment tax credits and incentives
• Demonstrate willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
• Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for 60+ projects with 10+ in construction phase at any given time.
• Managing the relationship and work of 2-3 EPC partners; prioritizing each portfolio of projects to optimize efficiencies, maximizing utilization of their capacity and growth potential.
• Forecasting and benchmarking progress against quarterly goals and monthly targets for Mechanical Completion & Placed in Service milestones.
• Accountable for internal reporting of key milestones and status of assigned projects, weekly.
• Managing power purchase agreement requirements, exceeding expectations of all customers, producing customer facing reports, and leading regular meetings with Fortune 100 companies, CCAs, & other IOUs.
• Coordinating various scopes effectively between EPC partners, utilities, and Prologis property management teams.
• Drive timely delivery of utility interconnection deliverables, designs, and upgrades.
• Manage Prologis owned inventory of equipment and timely delivery of same to job sites.
• Supporting Sales and Development with scope, schedule, & cost reviews; constructability & value engineering input; risk assessments; interconnection coordination; and contracting input.
• Facilitate timely close of projects; collection, review, and approval of all asset records; and a smooth hand-off to Prologis Asset Management team and our O&M partners.
• Innovate and develop creative solutions for industry and project specific challenges.
• Develop and improve processes, procedures, and best practices.

Benefits

• healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation
• generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year
• paid holidays
• volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree