Project Manager

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RRC is seeking a Project Manager to support energy projects, particularly renewable energy, from its Austin/Round Rock, Texas office. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm working on projects throughout the United States. The Project Manager leads project teams and coordinates clients, internal disciplines, vendors, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule, within scope and budget, and in accordance with applicable requirements. The role requires understanding and following project contracts, creating and maintaining schedules, managing budgets and scope, coordinating meetings and communications, assessing risks, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. The Project Manager may also develop procedures, standards, and templates, and support sales and marketing teams with information and training related to projects, programs, and systems. RRC describes its culture as valuing employees and meaningful work, and asks employees to embody its core values of client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. Full-time employees are offered competitive salaries and benefits, including flexible work hours, insurance coverage, 401(k) matching in the United States, and tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, which may include Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.
At least 5 years of experience leading project teams in multidisciplinary engineering or construction of renewable energy power generation and delivery systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Clear understanding of contract language.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to create processes and identify the need for process improvements.
Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn about, the project or product being developed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Teams or related software.
Ability to understand and personify RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
Understand and follow project contracts.
Create and update project schedules using MS Project or other scheduling software.
Identify and manage budgets and scope creep.
Identify the need for and create process procedures, standards, and templates.
Act as the primary contact for client project teams and communicate with them frequently.
Set up and manage internal and external kickoff and interval meetings.
Ensure adequate communication across disciplines.
Outline project tasks and delegate them appropriately.
Conduct cost analyses and estimate expected project costs.
Prepare and implement project budgets based on estimates.
Conduct risk assessments, report identified risks to management, and recommend mitigation, including project termination when appropriate.
Address questions, concerns, and complaints throughout the project.
Act as a liaison between the company, customers, and vendors.
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to provide training and information needed to promote and sell new projects, programs, and systems.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.