Project Manager

The CompanyThe energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future.At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build.That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career.OverviewIn collaboration with the Director of Project Management, the Project Manager will broadly serve as the overall point of contact and subject matter expert for a rolling portfolio of projects. The Project Manager will work collaboratively with Business Development and Pre-Construction to support construction due diligence, including constructability reviews, risk analyses, developing project schedules, reviewing budgets and CAPEX estimates, and analyses of EPC RFP's, in support of construction projects. The Project Manager will provide tactical leadership for construction, assist in the development of strategic project objectives, provide direction for projects from late-stage development through the final construction phase, lead the management of construction contracts to ensure projects are on time and within budget, and ensure that safety, quality, cost, environmental, landowner, and legal requirements are properly addressed to support the project execution objectives.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Pre-Construction Department by actively participating in the EPC RFP process for assigned projects through contract executionParticipate in a formal turnover and acceptance of the project from Pre-Construction to Project Execution and turnover to Asset Management / O&MWork to support, develop, and implement a project execution plan that is formally communicated to all project stakeholdersUnderstand the implications of various technical options and guide engineering designs to achieve the best solution for each situationEnsure projects are adequately staffed, trained, and standard construction toolbox policies, procedures, and programs are adhered to ensuring all project communications, issues, change orders, and quality items are well documentedProvide leadership during project construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, cost, environmental, landowner, and other project requirements are met or exceededUnderstand and manage all aspects of project construction contracts (EPC, Owner-Furnished Equipment, Interconnection Agreement, technical consultants) and hold the contractors and suppliers accountable to contractual requirements to ensure projects are completed on time and under budgetInstitute a culture of ownership and accountability by empowering team members to make decisions and holding them accountable to do soConsolidate, manage, and analyze budgets, costs, forecasts, and utilization against established financial goalsPerform the planning and hiring of competent field staff to ensure adequate resources are in place for effective and timely execution of committed projectsDevelop effective relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, landowners, and other stakeholdersProvide strategic direction and manage the development of Construction Site Managers and provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to assigned staff at all levelsReinforce a team approach throughout the enterprise, both on projects and internal initiativesEffectively communicate relevant information to superiorsChampion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas, processes, tools, etc.Manage the relationships with all external entities during the construction phase of the project such as local government, permitting agencies, pipeline utility companies, and interconnecting utilitiesOnce awarded, managing construction contracts including tracking deliverables, schedules, cashflow, managing RFIs, change orders, and providing notices or dispute resolution if requiredEnsuring that the project complies with applicable Environmental, Health and Safety regulationsProvide summary management reports on the status on all aspects of the project to multiple stakeholders.Interface with the lender’s engineer as required including monthly reporting, project review meetings, performance testing, draw certification, etc.Managing Operations and Maintenance contract handoff and coordination and en