Senior Project Manager - Energy Solutions
Senior Project Manager - Energy Solutions
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$ 93200 - 116450
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team and drive delivery of high-impact electrification projects from initial budgeting and planning through commissioning and customer acceptance. Projects may range from complex microgrids and utility-scale solar to battery storage and fleet EV charging systems. You must be able to work on-sight at our Monticello MN location as well as travel 25%.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates with the sales team for pre-bid activities including site walkthroughs preparation of materials and subcontractor cost estimation.
- Acts as the primary liaison among internal teams clients subcontractors utilities and permitting agencies.
- Develops maintains and updates detailed project schedules using MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
- Identifies monitors and mitigates risks related to scope schedule budget and compliance.
- Collaborates with engineering teams during design reviews to ensure constructability code compliance interconnection readiness and customer satisfaction.
- Oversees procurement and logistics for long-lead equipment (e.g. transformers switchgear inverters batteries) ensuring timely delivery and cost control.
- Verifies all equipment and materials meet project specifications utility interconnection standards and applicable domestic content requirements (e.g. Buy American IRA incentives).
- Leads pre-construction planning efforts including site walks mobilization planning safety protocols and subcontractor onboarding.
- Manages field execution including subcontractor oversight daily progress tracking safety enforcement and real-time problem resolution.
- Administers EPC and subcontractor contracts including review and processing of change orders claims and milestone-based payments.
- Coordinates with customers utilities and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance communication and stakeholder alignment.
- Oversee scheduling and execution of testing commissioning and system startup activities in collaboration with electricians technicians utility personnel and service teams.
- Provides mentorship and guidance to junior project managers and project coordinators.
- Supports business development estimating and preconstruction teams on complex or high-value bids and proposals.
Educational/Experience Qualifications:
Licensed Journeyman Electrician with at least 5 years of experience in commercial industrial or utility-scale project management for solar BESS EV charging infrastructure and microgrids
OR
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial industrial or utility-scale projects involving solar battery energy storage systems (BESS) and EV charging infrastructure
Additional Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success managing the end-to-end delivery of energy projects including permitting procurement construction commissioning and interconnection.
- Experience with utility-scale or large commercial and industrial (C&I) systems preferably in both ground-mount and rooftop PV battery energy storage and EV charging infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems site layout civil and structural coordination and interconnection processes.
- Familiarity with NEC NFPA 70E UL IEEE standards and AHJ/utility requirements.
- Understanding of energy management systems (EMS) SCADA integration and microgrid control architectures is preferred.
- Knowledge of the construction and commissioning of UL 9540A and NFPA855 compliant BESS systems.
- Familiarity with utility interconnection rules and experience working with investor owned utilities municipalities or cooperatives.
- Strong organizational planning and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in project tracking tools such as MS Project or similar
- Ability to manage budgets schedules subcontractor scope and construction progress tracking.
- Must have and maintain a clean drivers license
Travel:
- Up to 25% travel. Some night weekend and holiday work may be necessary for off-hour project testing commissioning. Overnight travel is required for certain projects.
Minimum Physical Requirements:.
- Standing walking using hands talking hearing
- Working Conditions are indoor and quiet
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.
SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER
Founded in 1914 Ziegler is a third-generation family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30 locations in Minnesota Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits work/life balance and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!
The pay range for this position is
$93200.00 to $116450.00Starting wage is dependent on skills experience education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicants location. Along with competitive pay full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:
Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
15 days of PTO your first year accrual starts day 1
9 paid holidays
401(k) plan with company contribution and match
HSA (Health Savings Account) Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance FSA & EAP
Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
Fitness membership discount
Education Assistance
At Ziegler Inc. were committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
