Grid Integration Program Manager

Grid Integration Program Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• 3-8 years of developer, construction management, engineering, utility or solar industry experience with a successful track record in project/program management.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications plans.
• Working knowledge of various areas of construction (civil construction, electrical construction, utility construction).
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety standards; OSHA 10 is a minimum requirement.
• Understanding quality control methods and procedures.
• Strong administrative skills including the use of computers, Microsoft Office, SalesForce, Procore, data acquisition systems, SCADA, communications and remote computing.
• Valid and current Driver’s License.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of PV solar grid integration projects within the program from UIA (pre-NTP) to Permission to Operate (PTO).
• Track and follow up weekly on assigned pipeline (pre-NTP) projects with weekly SalesForce updates.
• Coordinate across multiple projects to ensure alignment and manage resource allocation, ensuring no delays due to interdependencies.
• Develop and manage the program roadmap, coordinating multiple project timelines and critical milestones across all projects.
• Drive challenging projects including BESS and behind the meter applications.
• Secure stakeholder approval for PM related SoPs, process efficiency improvement tools and reporting templates.
• Track and manage program-level costs from MC through PTO, ensuring the program stays within the GRIT controlled budget and securing additional/contingency funding as necessary.
• Monitor key project components, including: Utility Interconnection Application (UIA) & Interconnection Service Agreements (ISA), Development sets (DevSets) and drawing packages, Utility Studies, Easements, Utility payments, Regulatory Permitting, Notice to Proceed (NTP), Mechanical Completion (MC), Site Visits, Permission to Energie (PTE), Witness testing (WT) or equipment, Certificate of Completion (CoC), Permission to Operate (PTO), Project closeout, reconciliation and cross department lessons learned meeting(s).
• Lead risk management efforts at the program level, addressing inter-project risks and escalating issues to senior leadership as needed.
• Develop and publish (via push notifications) % Work Burn Down Charts for applicable projects particularly in Q4.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and ensure all projects meet industry standards, including the NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE 142, UL 1741, UL 2703, IEEE 1547, and OSHA 10 safety requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight and reporting to senior leadership, ensuring that program goals are met, including key performance indicators (KPIs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning PV systems and BESS storage is a plus.
• Understanding of medium voltage systems and equipment is a plus.
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.