The Big Picture
The Project Manager will lead complex projects across multiple geographies. This role requires strategic planning, vendor management, cross-functional leadership, and operational execution to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with optimal quality.
What you can expect as a Project Manager at Illumine-i:
1. Project Planning & Development
- You ll define project scope, feasibility, and technical requirements in coordination with engineering, development, and operations teams.
- You ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to finalize specifications and assess constructability.
- You ll conduct constructability reviews and evaluate logistics, site conditions, layouts, and commissioning readiness.
- You ll support permitting and interconnection processes with utilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
2. Budgeting, Estimating & Scheduling
- You ll develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, including detailed cost estimates and contingency planning.
- You ll create and maintain project schedules and staffing plans to ensure timely execution.
- You ll track and report progress against budget, schedule, and HSE standards.
3. Procurement & Contracting
- You ll prepare RFPs and bid packages for major equipment (e.g., generators, switchgear, transformers, BESS containers) and subcontractors.
- You ll evaluate vendor proposals and assist in negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and scope alignment.
- You ll execute full buyout of project scopes with clear contract terms and risk mitigation strategies.
4. Execution & Construction Oversight
- You ll supervise construction activities through field staff and subcontractors, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
- You ll allocate responsibilities and manage resource needs including manpower, equipment, and materials.
- You ll maintain inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of critical components.
5. Reporting & Documentation
- You ll maintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes, daily reports, schedules, and financial trackers.
- You ll provide senior leadership with regular updates on project health, risks, and mitigation plans.
- You ll prepare turnover packages for seamless transition from development to execution.
6. Risk & Stakeholder Management
- You ll identify and mitigate risks related to schedule, permitting, supply chain, and constructability.
- You ll collaborate cross-functionally with development, finance, legal, engineering, and external stakeholders (utilities, OEMs, contractors).
Essential Qualifications include:
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of experience managing large-scale projects, preferably in construction, engineering, or sustainable technology sectors.
- Proven experience in vendor management, including selection, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
- Strong project management skills with expertise in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with global teams and external partners.
- Proficiency in project management tools, CRM systems, and reporting platforms.
- Experience managing multi-location and cross-cultural teams is highly desirable.
Great to have:
- Creative and being able to work with cross-functional teams