Project Manager - Remote, USA

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Description And Requirements

Description and requirements

If you want to shape the future of energy, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our Engineering & Construction team!

Who You Will Work With

The Project Manager leads the execution of projects, in order to guarantee the achievement of safety, timeline, economics and quality objectives.

The assigned projects are based on different renewable technologies (Wind, Solar, Geo, Hydro, BESS).

During the execution of a project the Project Manager coordinates a Team composed of multidisciplinary and multinational internal people and manages various Suppliers/Contractors and interfaces directly with the Project Managers of any Supplier/Contractor.

In particular:

  • manages the projects’ execution from the approved Projects’ Charter to the final handover to the relevant customers (Operation & Maintenance unit and financing partners);
  • manages the preparation and the continuous update of a Project management plan including time schedule, budget definition/contingencies allocation, procurement plan, communication, quality, stakeholder and risk management plan
  • manages deviations/changes to ensure the achievement of the assigned goals of the Project;
  • coordinates all the E&C resources assigned to the project and the resources of the Staff Units (Safety, Procurement, Legal, Grid Integration, AFC, Regulatory Affairs, Communication, Corporate Social Responsibility) to ensure the achievement of all the project targets of the different departments;
  • manage the relationship with the main stakeholders (suppliers, contractors, local communities and administrations) to minimize conflicts and risks for the project;
  • report to the EGP NA E&C Vice President and EGP Top Management about the status and progress of the assigned projects.

What You Will Do

  • Manages the projects’ execution from the approved Projects’ Charter to the final handover to the relevant customers (Operation & Maintenance unit and financing partners);
  • Manages the preparation and the continuous update of a Project management plan including time schedule, budget definition/contingencies allocation, procurement plan, communication, quality, stakeholder and risk management plan
  • Manages deviations/changes to ensure the achievement of the assigned goals of the Project;
  • Coordinates all the E&C resources assigned to the project and the resources of the Staff Units (Safety, Procurement, Legal, Grid Integration, AFC, Regulatory Affairs, Communication, Corporate Social Responsibility) to ensure the achievement of all the project targets of the different departments;
  • Manage the relationship with the main stakeholders (suppliers, contractors, local communities and administrations) to minimize conflicts and risks for the project;
  • Report to the EGP NA E&C Vice President and EGP Top Management about the status and progress of the assigned projects.
  • Support Business Development during all phases of the assessment of the opportunity (due diligence, feasibility study, investment memorandum, budget, risk matrix etc.)
  • Coordinate the project initial Hand Over with the relevant Region/Country Business Development unit and the final Hand Over with the customer (usually the Operation & Maintenance department)
  • Coordinate the project planning and schedule with the support of the Project Planning and Cost Control unit identifying and implementing any necessary corrective action
  • Coordinate the project budget with the support of the Project Planning and Cost Control unit identifying and implementing any necessary corrective action
  • Support the Procurement Department during all phases of the procurement process
  • (e.g. scouting, Procurement Plan, RFPs, proposal evaluation, claims)
  • Manage the relationships with the suppliers and contractors in collaboration with Contract Management and Expediting & Logistic units and in coordination with Construction and Procurement units
  • Manage the relationships with the Customers and Stakeholder in agreement with other relevant units of Global Renewable Energies business line
  • Lead the project team to achieve the project targets, always starting from the Safety, and coordinate/attend the project meetings
  • Coordinate the production of weekly/month project progress reports and inform the senior management on the project status
  • Manage the Project Closure and the Close Out Report with the relevant lesson learned
  • Coaching and mentoring the assigned resources to promote the skills improvement and an adequate professional growth

What You Will Bring

The minimum requirements for this role are:

  • Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years Engineering and Construction experience in Power Generation, Renewable Energy, or Large Industrial Engineering and Construction facilities
  • 2+ years’ experience managing personnel of a project team;
  • 2+ years’ experience managing projects in renewable energy;
  • Track record of successful project management of complex projects (300MW wind/solar or more, 50MW Hydro/Geo or more);
  • Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance means, methods and programs;
  • Understanding of power plant construction means, methods and programs;
  • Knowledge on Electrical Distribution and Control Systems;
  • Knowledge of Power Plant Operation;
  • Aptitude to switch to different technologies (Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Hydro, BES);
  • Ability to apply/promote digitalization and innovation to work activities;
  • Skilled in project management practices (PMI certification or equivalent) and problem solving;
  • Skilled in cash flow, financial modeling, taxes, and managing budgets;
  • Practiced organizational skills with ability manage and implement procedural changes;
  • Ability to mentor peers and create avenues for knowledge sharing across teams;
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision;
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively support and work well with people from different disciplines;
  • Superior organizational skills and detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality;
  • Strong client-facing and internal communication skills;
  • Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change;
  • Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines;
  • Highly developed business acumen;
  • Ability to work within a global framework and a matrix organization;
  • Fluent in English is required, Spanish and/or Italian is considered a plus;
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment is preferred;
  • Up to 35% of domestic travel and 10% of international travel;
  • A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record. A clean driving records means:
    • In the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.
    • In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.
Why join us?

The pay range for this position is $124,725.51- $187,088.27 annually. The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.

  • Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance. 
  • Benefits are effective as of day one! 
  • Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include: 
  • 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits. 
  • Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment. 
  • Paid leave programs 
  • The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders. 
  • The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable. 

An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and the Selection Process

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

The selection process includes an initial introductory interview with the Recruiting team, followed by an interview with the relevant business line. If your profile matches the requirements of the role, we will contact you to share all the details of the next steps.

Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.

We are looking for individuals who embody our values: trust, respect, innovation, proactivity, and flexibility.

Do you want to be a part of change? Apply now and join the Enel team to help drive the energy transition with us!

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies

Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Who we are:

Enel North America:

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

Enel Spa

Enel is a multinational power company and a leading integrated player in the global power and renewables markets, present in 27 countries worldwide.

At global level, it is the largest renewable player, the foremost electricity distribution network player by number of grid customers served and the biggest retail operator by customer base

Enel generates electricity with approximately 93 GW of total capacity. Enel Green Power, the Group’s renewables arm, has a total capacity of approximately 68 GW and a generation mix that includes wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power, as well as energy storage facilities, installed in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Enel Grids, the Group’s global business line dedicated to the management of the electricity distribution service worldwide, delivers electricity through a network of 1.9 million kilometers with more than 69 million end users connected to its distribution grids. Enel Commercial is the Group’s arm dedicated to customers around the world with the aim of effectively providing products and services based on their energy needs and encouraging them towards a more conscious and sustainable use of energy. It provides electricity, gas and integrated services to more than 29 million customers globally including households, enterprises, industries and public administrations. In addition, it offers flexibility services aggregating 10.2 GW and has over 34,000 owned public charging points for electric mobility.

Curious about us? Discover more at www.enel.com

This announcement is addressed to all individuals in line with Enel’s commitment to equity and inclusion, with particular attention to promoting gender equality.