Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : About Us :

East Point Energy is a development firm focused on the origination, construction, and operationof energy storage projects. Our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country, helping to transform the grid into a renewable, resilient, and affordable system for generations to come. East Point is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinor, a broad international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future.

East Points nimble team is comprised of hard-working, strategic problem solvers who are passionate about sustainability. We are technology and contractor agnostic, allowing us to find the best solution for each project. The firms executive team founded East Point in 2018, bringing decades of combined energy development experience and over 1.8 gigawatts of solar, wind, and energy storage projects currently in operation across the United States. Success for East Point is measured by delivering affordable energy storage solutions that benefit the grid, communities, and our environment.

East Point is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they feel they are fully qualified in every way. We also know that sometimes the best candidates do not check every box. If you are interested in learning more, we would love to hear from you.

Title : Project Manager

The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and successful delivery of battery energy storage projects. The role will support all phases of major projects including business development support (proforma modelling inputs including Capex, schedule, taxes, insurance, etc.), site development, permitting support (air, water, state, local, etc...), interconnection activities, scope of work development, RFP solicitations and evaluations, major contract negotiations (equipment, engineering or EPC), construction and commissioning activities, and transition to commercial operation, including project registrations with state and federal agencies.

The Project Manager will lead a team of internal personnel in support of executing projects

and will manage external consultants. The position will report

to the VP of EPC.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines
• Lead project teams in executing plans, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality and project specifications
• Align with Project Development team to facilitate a seamless transition from development to execution phase
• Ensure effective collaboration, communication, and tracking of tasks cross-departmentally while identifying and reconciling scope gaps as they arise with responsible business lines for responsible projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, finance, procurement, policy / regulatory, and operations, to ensure project alignment with overall company objectives
• Create and maintain positive relationships with Owners engineering firms, suppliers, vendors, and contractors
• Coordinate and allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements
• Manage project budgets, and navigate counterparty change order requests, to ensure financial targets are met without compromising safety, quality or schedule
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery
• Develop and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges
• Conduct regular project reviews to evaluate performance against established benchmarks
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards throughout all project phases
• Support procurement and policy

teams in monitoring and managing regulatory changes that may impact project execution

Skills :

Characteristics of an ideal candidate :

Education & Experience :

Construction Management, or Project Management

Travel & Time Commitment :

Benefits :

Location :

East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA

This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.