Project Management Engineer

Project Management Engineer

Location: Positions open in Kansas City, KS and Phoenix, AZ

Company Description: We are a leading renewable energy firm that provides innovative solar and battery storage solutions. We are enthusiastic about building a cleaner future and offer a dynamic work environment for talented individuals who share our vision.

Job Summary: FastGrid is seeking a Project Management Engineer (PME) to oversee and drive our engineering projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, extensive project management experience, multi-discipline comprehension, and a thorough understanding of project drivers. The PME will lead multi-discipline project teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects within scope, schedule, and budget while upholding FastGrid’s client service and quality standards. The PME will be responsible for the execution and performance of those projects to which the PME is assigned. The PME will provide regular insight into team performance and project status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, serving as the single Point of Contact and interface between the client, subcontractors, and a multi-discipline design team.
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients and facilitate FastGrid/client relationships.
• Establish priorities and deadlines on project deliverables and drive the project team accordingly.
• Track project status, milestones, and KPIs for all projects within purview; provide regular project and client status updates to supervisor.
• Consistently assess project progress and performance, proactively identifying and addressing risks and obstacles.
• Utilize project management tools to monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Review and facilitate technical reviews of proposals, associated SOWs, and project data rooms; provide feedback on scope, schedule, and budget in support of proposal development.
• Coordinate with discipline leadership and the PME team to select project teams for projects.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the PME team.
• Proactively own project coordination between FastGrid, stakeholders, and sub-consultants.
• Uphold FastGrid standard processes and workflows.
• Mentor and train peers on established professional skills.