JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Project Manager II, you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You will have overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. While preparing reports for upper management regarding status of project. You will gain exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function while occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

Responsibilities 

• Directs and manages project development from beginning to end.
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis.
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Develops employees to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools.
• Functions as leader for continuous improvement events.
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Performs root-cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action.
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes.
• Negotiates with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel.
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle.
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to personnel.
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables.
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans
• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years required, 5 years’ experience preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Proven ability to oversee people and processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required, including strong human relations skills to supervise and develop assigned employees effectively
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CAD experience required

ABOUT THE TEAM

About Wesco Distribution

Commercial, Residential, and Utility Scale Applications Selling and installing solar systems can be a complex process. The right partner can help you streamline with creative and unique approaches that improve profitability and generate more solar energy on the grid. Our renewables experts provide in-depth information on the ever-changing solar market, as well as knowledge and technical support for installers and end-users. Our solar services offer a variety of benefits. Lock in electricity prices and reduce variability Available federal tax credit and rapid depreciation Adding a storage device can provide continuity and reduce peak demand charges Net metering, where available, creates income from excess energy generation A critical piece of infrastructure in any net zero project Solar Products and Technologies At Wesco, we partner with the world’s industry-leading providers of sustainability products and solutions, including manufacturers of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, racking, balance of systems (BOS), and energy storage. Our strong partnerships combined with our expansive distribution network ensure you have the right products when you need them to quickly... scale to meet the demands of the marketplace. Our team of dedicated renewables resources includes sales, project management, inventory specialists, and financial services teams. Additionally, our solar-specific technical team offers in-house commercial design and layout services unique to your needs. Staying current on the ever-changing industry allows Wesco to provide our customers with the in-depth information and support to deliver unparalleled service to the market. Serving a Wide Range of Markets Whether your focus is commercial, residential or, utility scale solar, Wesco has the products, services and expertise to improve your productivity and reduce operating costs. Residential Modules, racking, inverters, and storage Electrical balance of systems National support, branch-level customer focus Financing programs and support Nationally scalable project kitting solutions Commercial Modules, racking, inverters, and storage Small electrical balance of systems Large electrical balance of systems Controlled product delivery and staging Applications engineer support to customer design team Utility Scale Solar Wire and wire management solutions Medium voltage On-site storage and material management Customized electrical assembly production and procurement options Established and comprehensive electrical supplier network

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