Renewable Project Manager Principal

About Us

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.

At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and  leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

Position Summary

A career in Project Delivery will provide the opportunity to direct and oversee the organization's portfolio of projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the customer. Specific to the REV Operating model, this role plays a lead effort in ensuring construction, LNG, RNG or related efforts are managed through a project pipeline effectively. This role defines the organization's project management methodology and establishes processes for tracking and delivering projects. This position serves as a liaison between project teams, external clients, and other functional areas of the organization while managing project expectations.

Essential Duties:

• Manages multiple large capital projects, some of which may be already in progress. Ensures the constructability of the scope of work and engineering design of the project.
•   Manages in-house and on-site construction management team to manage the progress of each ongoing construction project.
•   Coordinates with development and engineering during the scoping phase for new projects, and manages approved projects from the engineering phase through successful startup and turnover to the operations group.
• Manages cost and schedule forecasting, and cost and schedule change control.
• Manages project expenditures and coordinates the procurement of equipment and materials through Supply Chain team.
• Manages and integrates project construction with Operations; coordinates with Construction and Supply Chain in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations.
•   Identify, reduce and manage all risks including technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise associated with each project
• Manages project scope, schedule & cost changes ensuring that all project requirements and/or objectives and the execution of changes are properly documented, justified, and approved; implements approved changes in a timely manner.
• Manages communications, risk management, scope verification, and information distribution during project development & implementation; ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manages value engineering process.
•    Interfaces with the respective internal and external project stakeholders as needed.
• Familiarity with front end loading project management
• Working knowledge of ASME and NFPA codes along with construction good practices.
• Independently planning and executing complex tasks that support non-routine activities and project goals
• Guiding selection of appropriate methods and techniques in performing tasks
• Possibly designing new techniques and applying advanced level of understanding project goals and methods
• Maintaining high level of expertise through familiarity with processes and structures and applying appropriately to projects

Required Skills:

• Analytical decision-making abilitiesValues continuing education and challenges status quo to improve processes.
•  Strong soft skills
•  Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Motivates and challenges employees and contractors.
• Knowledge of PC & cloud-based scheduling and financial tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 12 years experience in engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field;
• Remote with travel as needed. Data management software (such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud)

Explore the Possibilities

South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.

Benefits Package Overview

SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with generous company match
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$136,500 - 218,400

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.