Construction Project Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to: Director, Construction

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

About The Company:

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Construction, the Construction Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, construction, and implementation of our Battery Energy Storage Systems and Distributed Energy Resource projects in predominantly the metro New York City. The Construction Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction and project  management, a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, and a passion for renewable energy initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, manage, and monitor the progress of contractors working on capital construction projects e.g., Battery Energy Storage Systems, Distributed Energy Resources.
• Address and efficiently resolve issues that arise during construction.
• Serve as the overall Project Coordinator and Company representative to utilities as required for the interconnection of Company assets.
• Negotiate with contractors, consulting engineers, architects, governmental authorities, and utilities as required.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure that all company assets are constructed in accordance with all applicable engineering designs, specifications, procedures, safety protocols and/or codes.
• Prepare, review, approve division of responsibility and work sequence as required between contractors, vendors, utilities, and Company.
• Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure that the contractor's means and methods conform to their HASP and local, state, and federal regulations. Assure all contractor work is conducted within stipulations required by applicable NYC permits, guidelines, and minimize quality of life issues for the community we serve.
• Identify potential risks to project construction timelines and budgets and implement appropriate risk management strategies.
• Ensure all project schedules are maintained (including utility system upgrades), and coordinate with engineering, finance, and procurement to resolve technical, field or contract issues.
• Review and provide feedback and recommendations on designs and drawings, equipment layout, feasibility of potential sites, etc.
• Monitor and control project scope and work in conjunction with the Engineering and Leadership teams to authorize necessary construction related design changes.  
• Ensure all change orders and invoices are reviewed for accuracy and approved in a timely manner.
• Monitor, track, and report all project related costs to internal teams
• Maintain all project files including daily / weekly logs on contractor activities, updated schedules, and contract drawings, submittals/RFI's and sign in sheets.
• Establish and maintain professional, effective, timely, and consistent communication as required with company and external agency personnel.
• Communicate construction project status effectively to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Core Competencies:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as learning fodder
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of project or construction management.
• Associates Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field with 7 years of project or construction management experience. 
• High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of project or construction management.

Relevant Work Experience

• Proven experience in construction and/or project management with strong knowledge in electrical, power systems,  mechanical, civil, construction or operations.
• Excellent project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Can interpret construction prints, plans, plates, diagrams.
• Familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of Building Code, permitting and filing requirements, and all requirements of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction e.g., DOB, FDNY, Con Edison, NEC, NESC, NFPA, etc. 
• Work in the field and active construction sites, climbing multiple flights of stairs.
• Familiar with developing, setting and tracking internal and external milestones and project risks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time, and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of contract administration procedures, inspection and cost control.
• Ability to interface with external agencies and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, etc.); knowledge of Auto-CAD is preferred.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 If you're passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
• 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year