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Southwestern - Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Solar SME - Project Manager (PM) SW Pennsylvania Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Solar Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Project Manager (PM) to lead and support large-scale solar utility projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in large-scale solar project execution, environmental management, and heavy civil site development. This role requires a deep understanding of mega-project execution, particularly in solar power plants and heavy civil infrastructure. As an SME, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and project management to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of solar projects. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in solar utility projects, environmental management, and site development, along with a strong background in environmental and electrical engineering. Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert guidance on solar utility project execution , safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
Develop and review grading and excavation designs for site preparation and restoration.
Lead the planning and execution of mega-scale solar projects , ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
Oversee heavy civil site development activities , including site preparation, material handling, and environmental compliance.
Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and contractors to optimize solar infrastructure strategies and workflows.
Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
Manage project scheduling, cost estimation, and risk assessment for solar site development.
Provide technical support for the construction and commissioning of solar power plants.
Act as a subject matter expert for internal teams, clients, and stakeholders, offering insights into industry trends and innovations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in solar utility projects, environmental compliance, and site development.
Strong expertise in grading and excavating design for large-scale solar projects.
Proven track record in managing mega-projects , particularly in solar power plant execution.
Extensive experience in environmental regulations and compliance within the solar sector.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and provide leadership in high-pressure environments.
Project management experience with a focus on cost control, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certifications in solar energy, environmental management, or project management.
Experience with utility-scale solar development and integration with the power grid.
Knowledge of advanced environmental remediation and sustainability strategies.
Proficiency in construction management software and CAD tools.
This is a contract position. You would be an employee of BlackRock Resources on W-2 with full benefits working for our client.
Nationwide, LOCATION:Â Indianapolis, IN or Chicago, IL
Our Client is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in in the Midwest and one of the largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
This position creates tenant site estimates for use by Leasing, Development, Finance and Management in formulating plans and strategies for tenant and development projects.
Updates budget as needed due to concept changes, lease negotiation changes, or as detailed plans are developed through the design process.
Prepares building improvement and affected site work cost estimates specific to tenant deals for use by Leasing during leasing negotiation with prospective tenants.
Provides project estimates for use in establishing construction budgets with Development for development and redevelopment of centers.
Manages outside architectural firms in the preparation of Landlord scope of work for national tenant projects and center developments, including coordination with external and internal team members, solicitation of bids from general contractors, bid vetting, and provides support to the construction team during construction of the project.Â
Provides assistance to Project Managers in preparation of bid documents, scope review and clarifications, and change order review, as needed.Â
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare estimates based on tenant specific requirements to provide base cost information for use by Leasing, Finance, and Construction departments.
Perform quantity take-off calculations and complete estimates with cost breakdowns for development and redevelopment projects.
Review estimates with Development to ensure that the estimate conforms to the anticipated scope and provide the best possible return for the project.
Solicit design proposals from outside architectural firms and manage the design process for Junior Boxes that are 10k square feet or larger and/or a national retailer.
Solicit supplier and contractor pricing information.
Periodically update budget estimates due to concept or scope changes or as detailed plans are developed through the design process.
During the design: Analyze, review and mark up plans; identify potential constructability issues; identify scope creep resulting in potential costs impacts; evaluate project condition risk issues; make recommendations to the team to best address the above situations.
Looks for value engineering opportunities; analyzes for alternate means and methods as site specific existing conditions dictates, evaluates alternate materials to be used on a project.
During the construction phase: Assist the construction project manager; review RFI’s and coordinate any required design changes; review change orders as requested; coordinate design changes as a result of in field conditions.
Assists the PreConstruction PM and Tenant Coordination PM in drawing review and scope compliance, bid document preparation, bid solicitation, bid proposal review.
Assist in updating historical cost records and pricing data base.
Provides estimating assistance to the project team.
Outside architectural firms report directly to this position.
Assist with oversight of Project Mangers, PreConstruction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in estimating and the management of design projects, preferably in the retail or commercial development field. Mixed-use construction experience desired.
Proficient with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Bluebeam and estimating software.
Understanding of building materials, construction methods, and budgets.
Read, interpret, and understand building and site construction documents.
Sound working knowledge of project management principles.
Attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from various managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intense work environment.
Some travel is required.
Beaufort, North Carolina, An employee in this class performs sidewalk, street, wastewater, water ,parks, storm water and other infrastructure design, construction estimates, inspection, surveying, and other engineering, construction management, and administrative work for the Town. The employee performs computer-aided design work. Work includes design computations and mapping; reviewing plans, permits and encroachments; estimating amounts of materials and costs for projects; field work for engineering surveys; preparation and recording of legal documents; and related professional and technical work. Work may subject the employee to environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and construction noise and hazards. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Town Engineer and is evaluated based on conferences, review of completed work, and observation of demonstrated skills.