Project Manager- EV Charging Deployment
Company: Loves Travel Stops & Country Store
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Req ID: 439571
Address: 2929 Allen PKWY, STE 4100 Houston , TX , 77019
BASIC PURPOSE: As part of a dynamic team the ideal candidate will
be responsible for the planning, management and execution of the
design and build process required to deliver a best-in-class
Electric Vehicle (EV) fast charging experience. The candidate will
be engaged in all utility discussions to secure new utility
services and strive to streamline project execution and
collaboration with the field execution team. Success will be based
on collaborating with internal and external design teams, managing
project schedules and budgets, ordering equipment,
reviewing/complying with contract documents, coordinating with
permitting agencies, and interfacing with the customer and
contractors throughout the EV projects' life cycle.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Design Build Services (DBS) Team, internal, and
external stakeholders to execute EV projects within scope, budget,
and defined timeframes.
- Review all EV project specific contracts to understand
processes/procedures to exceed defined expectations.
- Collaborate with internal and external design and engineering
teams to generate EV charging construction drawings and reviews to
ensure they meet all customer/project specifications.
- Serve as the main point of contact with utility companies to
submit applications for service and manage the utility upgrade
process.
- Research, review, and complete AHJ applications and submit
drawings to local permitting agencies prior to construction.
- Review electrical equipment submittals with engineering team
and procure all major electrical and charging equipment from
external vendors.
- Create and review all Request for Proposals (RFP's) for
construction and review competitive bids for competency, value, and
execution to recommend General Contractor selection.
- Update, coordinate internal and external factors to manage the
projects' schedule on a timely basis.
- Schedule and host all meetings with customers to keep open
lines of communication with the project team and serve as the focal
point of contact. Responsible for clear and concise documentation
of all meeting minutes to exceed customers' expectations
- Bi-Weekly review of project budgets, including all Accounts
Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) on all projects. Ensure
customers are billed regularly via Schedule of Values (SOV) and
track vendor invoices payments. Aptitude in diving into in-depth
financial problem solving and managing cost creep.
- Manage the submittal and Request for Information (RFI) process
with support of the engineering and construction team.
- Negotiate with utilities, contractors, and the customer to
reach acceptable technical and economic solutions.
- Oversee construction phase with periodic site visits, regular
communication to the customer, and coordination with the design and
engineering team to identify, solve and execute issues/problems to
avoid project schedule and cost creep.
- Provide financial project review and support with final project
closeout documentation.
- Full knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft
Project. Must be able to compose professional emails, letters, and
contracts.
- Work to create efficiencies between internal departments for
continued process improvement. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Education:
- HS Diploma or equivalent and 4-year bachelor's degree
required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction Management, or
relevant field with experience in Project Management Required
Experience:
- 5+years of experience in EV charging project management,
utility coordination, site design, and construction
- 5+ years in managing multi-faceted EV projects including
technical, execution and financial aspects.
- 5+ years' experience working with local project AHJ,
environmental and safety regulations.
- Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and
Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Demonstrated background in leading charging network
deployment.
- Detailed understanding of the current public fast charging
landscape. SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required Skills:
- Efficient, Detail-oriented, extremely organized, able to
multi-task and prioritize activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills to build
constructive relationships with customers, business units, service
organizations and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and
objectives.
- Excellent negotiation, time-management, and active listening
skills.
- Ability to function in, and successfully manage in a demanding
environment.
- Self-starter with strong initiative, able to lead a team of
people to accomplish set tasks and goals.
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for best solutions.
Required Physical Demands:
- Travel required, approximately 50%.
- Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and
calculator.
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
Job Function(s): Corporate
Love's has been fueling customers' journeys since 1964. Innovation
and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and
-operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than
40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company's core
business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630
locations in 42 states. Love's continues its commitment to offer
products and services that provide value for professional drivers,
fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale
fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love's serves and
maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the
company's award-winning culture.
The Love's Family of Companies includes:
- Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry's safest trucking
fleets.
- Speedco and Love's Truck Care, the largest oil change and
preventive maintenance and total truck care network.
- Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier
and trader.
- Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.
- TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver's license (CDL) protection
subscription service.
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