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Job Title : | Climate Change - Sr. Project Manager | Division/Department : | Climate Change | Location : | 1. Houston TX US 77084 2. San Francisco CA US 94104
| Job Description : | Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is a global provider of services for managing risk. An independent foundation with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV comprises 300 offices in 100 countries, with more than 8,000 employees. DNV's unique risk management approach to services provides us with the possibility to offer innovative services that meet customers' needs across industries and countries. DNV is recognized as a trusted partner for improved quality, safety and efficient operations in high risk global industries. The foundation was established in Norway in 1864, and has its headquarters outside Oslo.
We are currently seeking for a U.S. Climate Change Senior Project Manager.
Responsibilities will include varying facets of advanced technical assessments, verifications and reviews and technical problem solving relating to complex PDD validations, CDM/JI verifications, energy/utility industry projects in GHG inventory/baseline verifications or project verifications under voluntary /mandatory programs. The project manager will be participating in parts or all the project management consisting on: - Marketing responsibilities: - Acquisition of new projects (depending on level of involvement in BD) - Elaboration of project proposals for bidding - Once contract has been reviewed by legal and signed under the chart of authority - Put team together that will participate in the full process - Project management phase: - Background process: advanced technical analysis and document review. - Follow document and office process as required by the standard - Field work - Project reporting - Project review - Ensuring payment according to contract - Annual visits/surveys- if established by contract - Hand in and close of project - Travel is required Depending on level of experience, the responsibilities handled: size, difficulty of project, and disciplines involved will vary. Senior Project managers might be involved from smaller to larger projects, and might coordinate and manage a group of project managers underneath them. They will also be accountable for quality of processes and efficiency | Job Requirements : | Experience 2-5 years hands-on experience in GHG quantification, verification/validation and/or GHG auditing for company inventories and/or emission reduction projects Training Business development Managing and delivering services with a multidisciplinary team of experts
Knowledge A minimum of 5 years of experience, including relevant industry specialization, business development and management are required. Knowledge of GHG policies, regulations, programs, registry requirements, protocols and standards, in particular: WBCSD/WRI GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, CCAR, CCX, RGGI, 1605b, US EPA Climate Leaders, Green-e, VCS, EU-ETS, and CDM/JI, etc. Knowledge of the local reality
Qualifications Bachelors Science, environmental science, engineering, finance, business, economics Good mathematical background Good understanding and knowledge of finances and economy linked to climate change Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and working knowledge of other languages would be valuable Ability to work with in multicultural environments
Skills & Abilities Strong interpersonal skills, strong affinity for teamwork and the ability to work independently and to undertake individual initiatives High level organizational skills and project management skills, with ability to meet strict deadlines and to set and adjust priorities and to adapt to change Strong reasoning, analytical and evaluation skills, excellent judgment, ability to assess trends and identify opportunities
Other Qualities Leadership Skills Communication skills (intercultural communication) Extensive travel required Ethics Passion for Climate Change
| Career Level : | Experienced (Non-Manager) | Education : | Bachelor's Degree | Job Type : | Full Time | Hire Type : | Direct | Req. Code : | 112 |
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