Job Description
The Grid Integration Program Manager oversees solar PV grid integration projects from planning to operation, ensuring timely execution, resource allocation, risk management, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, mission-driven clean energy company.
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 additional 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, addressing inter-project risks and escalating issues.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.
- Provide strategic oversight and reporting to senior leadership on program performance and KPIs.
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 current 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.
- Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and passion for solving climate crisis issues.
- Willingness 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 other performance-based incentives
Eligibility to participate in the company's stock option plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to company headquarters and growing offices nationwide
Healthy snacks and coffee
Service days and volunteer opportunities
Company outings
Ready to Apply?
Join Nexamp and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More jobs at Nexamp
Manager, Interconnection
Nexamp
New York
Full Time
Dec 19
$150k-165k
Manager, Interconnection
Nexamp
Boston
Full Time
Dec 21
$150k-165k
Customer Retention Representative
Nexamp
Chicago
Full Time
Dec 23
$0k-0k/hr
More jobs in Chicago, Illinois
Energy Advisor- Commercial Sales
5
Remote
Full Time
Dec 29
Tax Director - Manufacturing
Aprio
Chicago
Full Time
Oct 30
Interconnection Project Manager DG
New Leaf Energy
Chicago
Full Time
Dec 19
$113k-131k