Project Manager 1

Job Description

Positions: Project Manager 1 (2 positions are open)
Experience: 3-6 yrs
Hours: 40/week, Remote but you must already be located in the Northeast
Start Date: 5/4/26 - 5 year contracted role, this is a W2 position, not corp-to-corp
Pay Rate: $55-65/hr DOE
You must be legally able to work in the US for the next 5 years.
Description
Our client - a clean energy company in NYS - is seeking (2) Project Managers, Level 1 -to support installation projects associated with a large-scale clean energy initiative for P-12 schools , currently encompassing 60+ installation projects and approximately $290M in existing and future commitments . The role may also contribute to the development of additional programs focused on building energy improvements.Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day work will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage large, complex, long-term construction projects from initiation to completion, including contract development, schedules, and budgets.

• Communicate regularly with project contacts (e.g., schools, consultants, contractors) to ensure projects are executed successfully.

• Resolve issues that arise with project stakeholders including schools, contractors, or consultants.

• Manage contractors and program support agreements.

• Support development of tracking and reporting for projects.

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate across program communication platforms.

• Support development of competitive solicitations such as Program Opportunity Notices (PONs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

• Coordinate with internal departments to support projects and refine strategies and processes.

• Perform advanced data analysis to support reporting, program improvement, and new strategy development.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholder groups.

• Make recommendations for improvements to program strategies and business processes.

• Participate in evaluation of program effectiveness.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program goals.

• 3–6 years of project management experience.

• Experience managing large, complex, long-term construction projects.

• Strong project management skills including ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets.

• Ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.

• Experience developing contracts and managing project agreements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with external stakeholders.

• Experience resolving conflicts with customers, contractors, or consultants.

• Ability to develop relationships with key stakeholder groups.

• Strong analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

• Energy-related technical knowledge of the P-12 school sector.

• Ability to review technical documentation, including design documents.

• Experience using project management tools such as Salesforce, Asana, or similar systems.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, mathematics, natural science, environmental science, or a related field.

Salesforce, Asana, Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, Enterprise Financial System (Oracle PeopleSoft)
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