Project Manager

Saft America, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for assuming overall responsibility for assigned projects and coordinating the activities of the assigned project team including all changes of scope for ongoing projects. The Project Manager identifies, manages and controls project risks to minimize exposure while meeting client needs and project budget. The role is accountable for revenue recognition, timely and accurate invoicing, and for eliminating disputes/past dues. The Project Manager reports progress on projects to all project stakeholders, internal and external. He/She oversees interaction with key suppliers and the ordering of materials for the project. The Project Manager ensures there is a clear understanding of the project Commercial and Technical requirements by the project team. He/She ensures QHSE standards are fulfilled during project execution and continuously reviews and improves project management processes and procedures in order to improve quality, cost, effectiveness, and work efficiency.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, or higher degree
At least 5 years of experience in Project management
Specific Knowledge of Lio-ion Technology, Battery Management Systems, Leadership.
Business Understanding: Energy Storage Systems, battery market, utilities, renewable power plants
Fluency in English and Spanish is a requirement

Responsibilities

Assume overall responsibility for assigned projects and coordinate the activities of the assigned project team, including managing changes of scope for ongoing projects.
Identify, manage and control project risks to minimize exposure while meeting client needs and project budget.
Be accountable for revenue recognition, timely and accurate invoicing, and for eliminating disputes/past dues.
Report progress on projects to all project stakeholders, internal and external.
Oversee interaction with key suppliers and the ordering of materials for the project.
Ensure there is a clear understanding of the project Commercial and Technical requirements by the project team.
Ensure QHSE standards are fulfilled during project execution.
Continuously review and improve project management processes and procedures in order to improve quality, cost, effectiveness, and work efficiency.
Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget.
Execute project management tasks following processes and procedures defined in company's QMS.
Lead project activities in the engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning, contracts, finance.
Understand technical aspects of the project scope.
Ensure contractual compliance, able to understand and follows the contract. Tracks communications and events with the client and suppliers.
Adhere with PM standards and business conduct guidelines (tax regulations, export control, HSE).
Provide timely project reporting and communication with identification of risks.
Support sales, engineering and service team needs as required.
Apply professional knowledge of EPC project delivery methods including expert working knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement) with a good knowledge of Energy Storage Solutions.
Apply strong leadership, motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations with ability to negotiate and manage confrontation topics.
Support pre-project efforts including estimation of time and effort and estimation of cost.
Support and enforce all aspects of safety in the project.
Engage in continuous learning and adapting to new projects and scopes, new company products, and lessons learned.