Project Management Consultant

BHI Energy is seeking a Project Management Consultant, for a 1+ year contract assignment,   

This position is responsible for daily project coordination of internal and external resources to support Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Construction activities from pre-construction (Early Stage) up to the point of Construction for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects within the Engineering and Construction Business Unit (E&C).

This position is managing a line of multiple projects all at varying stages. Current portfolio of projects spans the United States and Canada.  Occasional travel is required to visit the assigned project locations and to support Development with local public hearings.

This position assists in the overall management of assigned projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role support construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Critical coordination of highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedule. 
• Coordinating with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, etc., to ensure all project variables are identified and incorporated. 
• Development of the project's technical scope.
• Optimization of project variables to improve both technical and financial feasibility.
• Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations. 
• Support development teams with jurisdictional needs.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating and procurement requirements.
• Support the E&C engineering team with technical attributes for the development of designs. 
• Support the E&C cost estimating team for development of financial model. 
• Actively seek out and leverage market data to ensure financial model is healthy. 
• Present financial model to respective business unit(s) and actively manage financial model thru executive budget approvals. 
• Competitively source, negotiate and execute commercial contracts for critical services including geotechnical, survey, engineering and EPC/PC construction services. 
• Uphold and represent E&C's interests on assigned projects. 
• Regular presentations/briefing on current progress, issues and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management. 
• Ensure projects moving to the Construction stage can be turned over to the Construction Project Manager with an inclusive and executable construction plan.

Required Qualifications/Education: 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting with experience in related engineering and construction of renewable energy projects preferred.

• Must have at least 3+ years. 
• Experience with electricity markets, renewables, and/or battery projects is a plus.  
• Must  have excellent project management, communication, financial, analytical and problem-solving skills.    
• PMP Certification and advanced Excel skills are preferred.