Job Description
The Grid Integration Program Manager oversees solar PV grid integration projects from initial approval to operational status, coordinating multiple projects, managing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning resources to meet program goals within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee PV solar grid integration projects from UIA pre-NTP to Permission to Operate (PTO).
- Track project progress, manage interdependencies, and ensure timely completion of milestones.
- Develop and manage the program roadmap, aligning multiple project timelines and critical milestones.
- Manage program-level costs, budgets, and secure contingency funding as needed.
- Monitor key project components such as interconnection applications, utility studies, permits, and testing.
- Lead risk management efforts at the program level and escalate issues to senior leadership.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.
- Provide strategic oversight and reporting on program performance and key indicators.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of developer, construction management, engineering, utility, or solar industry experience with a successful track record in project program management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications plans.
- Working knowledge of various areas of construction including civil construction, electrical construction, and utility construction.
- Knowledge of OSHA Safety standards, with OSHA 10 as a minimum requirement.
- Understanding of quality control methods and procedures.
- Strong administrative skills, including the use of computers, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Procore, data acquisition systems, SCADA, communications, and remote computing.
- Experience in commissioning PV systems and BESS storage is a plus.
- Understanding of medium voltage systems and equipment is a plus.
- Valid and current Driver’s License.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
- Ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond the organization.
- Demonstrated experience in making improvements to work, processes, products, and services across the organization.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Experience in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty.
- Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and apply that knowledge to inform business decisions.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package ranging from $115,000 to $120,000
Participation in incentive programs such as annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
Eligibility to participate in the company's stock option plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one
401(k) employer-match retirement plan
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Healthy snacks and coffee
Volunteer opportunities and company outings
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