Project Manager-Energy Storage

Wartsila • Herndon, VA

270d • Remote

About The Position

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä's vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all. The Project Manager is responsible for leading an internal cross functional team on a battery storage project from contract negotiation through warranty beginning. Travel is expected up to 20% of the time. This position reports into the General Manager of Battery Storage in the Americas region. If you are enthusiastic about protecting our environment, please join a growing team of like-minded individuals as we decarbonize this planet! This position is located in Herndon, VA and will be hybrid.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Bachelor or Master of Science in engineering (or similar).
• Project Management experience (minimum 3 years).
• Class A Contractor's license in Georgia and/or California required.
• Experience in Renewable Energy and Battery Storage preferred.
• Experience leading large valued >$5M construction projects.
• Leadership and Customer facing experience and skills.
• Good negotiation and presentation skills.
• Cost awareness & effectiveness.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude and positive Can-Do mind-set.
• Ability to create and revise MS Project schedules.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and working in a fast paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Energy Storage project assignments according to signed contracts and Wartsila Energy Business Project Management guidelines.
• Act as company lead in Georgia and California with state Contractor License. Keep license current.
• Plan and manage required resources for project execution of the project in co-operation with resource line-managers.
• Manage Energy storage customer contracts and act as customer´s first contact point during execution of a project.
• Mentor customer EPC contractor in schedule and product installation.
• Comfortable leading project from office as well as supporting team members at construction site as needed.
• Responsible for project safety planning and execution.
• Lead and coach project team members involved in execution of Energy storage projects.
• Lead construction site team members involved in execution of Energy storage projects.
• Prepare, update and report project execution plan, cost budget, project schedule, project receivables and contract completion milestones.
• Manage contract requirements, risks and issues. Develop risk response strategy and plan.
• Lead project engineering, purchasing, logistics and subcontracting activities.
• Participate in customer meetings and negotiations. Establish and maintain excellent customer relationship.
• Demonstrate leadership by following Wärtsilä Project Management Methodology and Business Directives.
• Apply Project Management best practices.
• Support sales in Energy storage project opportunities.
• Focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree