Engineering Project Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range:  $125,000 - $140,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to: Director, Engineering & Planning

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 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 Director, Engineering & Planning the Engineering Project Manager will lead and oversee the planning, engineering, and permitting of clean energy projects in metro New York City. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering and project management background, and a passion for renewable energy initiatives. This role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards.

Roles and responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, in collaboration with engineering partners.
• Lead the engineering and permitting of clean energy projects from concept through 100% Construction Documents.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, ensuring effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with engineering partners to ensure that designs meet project requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct regular design reviews and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Select and manage contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for engineering and construction activities.
• Oversee bidding processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Monitor project expenses and ensure alignment with the budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality.
• Implement and oversee quality assurance programs to ensure project deliverables meet established standards.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and resolutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, regulatory authorities, and community stakeholders.

Competencies for Success

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all colleagues inside and outside the organization.
• Intellectual Horsepower - Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably.
• Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
• Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in the execution of clean energy projects.
• Strong understanding of battery storage systems, electrical systems, and renewable energy technologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

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

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Covid 19 Protocol

NineDot continues to monitor local COVID-19 protocols mandated by state and federal governments. For those who will be joining events in person, you may be required to test before meetings.