Lead Project Engineer at Genesis Energy Holding

About the job

• We seeking to engage someone that has built not less than 10 sites, understands the whole project lifecycle from Development to Deployment and Operations.
• Assist clients in the project development and project management of renewable energy (Mini Grid) projects throughout the project life cycle – from development to construction, to operational hand-off.
• Assist in business development efforts to grow business, including client relations, proposal development, and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Develop plans and estimates for projects, including equipment and construction pricing, labor rates and schedules, and productivity estimates.
• Establish and review construction budgets, maintain construction schedules, review work scopes, and review and respond to RFIs, submittals and change orders.
• Coordinate external bidding process required to procure goods and services necessary for all phases of project execution, including preparation of bid packages, evaluation of proposals, contract negotiations, and recommendations to senior management.
• Support project developers in developing projects and assist risk management as requested to secure power-off take arrangements, financing agreements, equity acquisition agreements, and requests for proposals related to the projects/sites.
• Work in partnership with development teams to assure a seamless transition of sites into the construction phase.
• Provide leadership for on-site project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Perform commercial and technical contract reviews for construction and procurement contract.
• Review, comment on, and negotiate project change orders.
• Review and comment on progress payment applications.
• Ensure successful QA/QC and commissioning processes.
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
• Travels as needed to perform required activities (approximately 25% of the time).