Project Manager

Location: 

Houston, Texas, US, 77002

Job ID#:  799
Job Category:  Projects & Construction Engineering
Position Type:  Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

Summary/Objective

 

The Project Manager is responsible for managing regional projects for development and execution at remote sites in North America.

Position Description

Essential Functions


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

  • Manages third party engineering and construction companies.
  • Oversees procurement for contract scope and performance guarantees.
  • Oversees project’s monthly and periodic review of EPC’s status, including but not limited to labor, material inquires, quality control, quality assurance, safety, budget and labor force.
  • Responsible for EPC management and oversight.
  • Prepares cost estimates for proposals and reviews projects bids and analysis.
  • Monitor construction schedules for risk and proactively resolve impacts to  project delivery.
  • Manages project construction and start-up in coordination with design engineer, construction contractor, equipment supplier, and Customers etc.
  • Supports financing and lender reporting.
  • Validates project invoices for payment.
  • Prepares all required periodic reports.
  • Ensures compliance with local and state requirements.
  • Ensures compliance of contractors with environmental permits.
  • Participates in site visits and assists in preparing proposals for acquisitions and new projects.
  • Coordinates the monitoring of fabrication Shops with product delivering and schedule control.
  • Manages the identification of project risks and implementation of appropriate mitigation(s).
  • Creates a handover document for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team.

Position Description Continued

Core Competencies

 

  • Desire to work in team-oriented culture
  • Business Acumen
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Discretion and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

 

  • BS in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent industry experience
  • 10 years experiences working in one or more aspects of the design, construction, and operation of utility, industrial or institutional projects.

 

Preferred Education and Experience

 

  • PMP certifications
  • Strong project management experience
  • Demonstrated field experience with $1-5 multi-million-dollar project experience
  • Project experience to include low-carbon fuels, wind, and/or solar
  • Managing contractors

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

 

  • Must have large commercial / light industrial construction experience.
  • Strong communicator both verbal and in writing
  • Strong knowledge of labor law, safety, and contractor practices
  • Self-starter, team oriented and strong management capabilities

Qualifications Continued

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.


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