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Head of Projects

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Posted: 04/16/2024 Employment Type: Direct Industry: Renewable Energy Job Number: 84828

Job Description

Position Summary
The Head of Projects will be responsible for successfully deploying our client's Thermal Energy Storage technology to decarbonize heavy industry. Starting with development of accurate cost and schedule estimates, the Head of Projects will build a team that will manage execution of concurrent $50-200M projects across the United States through Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Commercial Operating Date. They will work closely with  the commercial and finance team during the project development phase through Final Investment Decision and Notice to Proceed, and with the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams in all phases of their work. They will also represent our client to customers and EPC contractors. The Head of Projects will be accountable for project execution including cost, schedule, and build quality.

Job Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Build a high performing team and establish a set of tools and business processes to facilitate efficient execution of all aspects of the role.
  • Ensure all projects are executed safely, in compliance with all applicable regulations and to our client's standards for environmental stewardship.
  • Support the commercial team in efficiently bringing projects to FID/NTP by providing quick turn on project cost and schedule estimates. Develop creative solutions to reduce cost and shorten schedules.
  • Work with customers and partners to develop detailed plans for project siting and plant interfaces, and secure right of ways for electrical lines and pipelines.
  • Manage project planning and engineering including development of all Issued for Construction packages for all disciplines.
  • Manage construction of projects, tracking costs, execution vs. schedule, and construction quality through to successful completion at budget, on time and meeting performance metrics.
  • Innovate product and project design, construction and commissioning processes and other aspects to continuously reduce cost and project duration.
Key Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Prior experience as accountable person for project execution on multiple projects valued at >$50M
  • Prior relevant experience directly managing a team
Additional Qualifications Desired
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Administration
  • Professional Engineer certification 
  • Prior experience managing multiple project managers on simultaneous projects valued at >$50M each

Pay: $185,000 - $250,000/year 
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