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Project Manager- Resource

Ormat Technologies -
Reno, NV

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Job Details

3 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Requirements design
Outdoor work experience
Writing skills
Driver's License
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Schedule creation
Managing projects
Business requirements
Cross-functional team management
Project planning phase
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Project Manager – Resource is responsible for leading multiple exploration programs from inception through handover for plant construction. This role works primarily with technical teams — including geoscientists, drilling engineers, and testing engineers — to deliver integrated exploration and development programs such as drilling campaigns and well testing.

The Project Manager also serves as a key interface with permitting, land, and transmission/interconnection teams in other departments, ensuring alignment across technical and non-technical functions. The role also works closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) to establish, implement, and maintain project management processes that are aligned with Ormat’s strategic goals.

Essential Functions

Ensure all exploration projects are executed with the highest commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
Champion Ormat’s safety culture by integrating safety and compliance considerations into planning, execution, and project closeout.
Lead and coordinate multiple geothermal exploration programs worldwide, including drilling campaigns, well testing, and field development activities.
Manage exploration projects from early-stage scoping and permitting through execution and turnover for plant construction.

Apply Ormat’s well delivery process to ensure drilling campaigns and well flow tests meet technical, safety, and quality standards.
Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, ensuring alignment with program goals and milestones.
Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders.
Manage project changes and uncertainties while maintaining focus on outcomes and value creation.
Serve as an interface between permitting, transmission/interconnection, land, resource science, and engineering teams.
Align objectives and priorities across departments to ensure coordinated and successful exploration outcomes.
Support special projects requiring project management within the Resource, Drilling, and EGS departments, including drilling campaigns at operating power plants.
Work closely with the PMO, adopting and contributing to company standards, procedures, and policies.
Develop and refine frameworks, processes, and tools to strengthen project delivery as the company grows.
Support continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and promoting best practices across exploration and drilling projects.
Proactively identify and resolve challenges between technical groups, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and project value maximization.
Drive outcomes in a matrixed organization by fostering collaboration, accountability, and proactive engagement.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while ensuring budgets, schedules, and deliverables are consistently met.
Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets.
Coordinate procurement of goods and services in collaboration with relevant departments.
Identify contracted services and manage 3rd party contracts as needed.
Conduct field site visits to monitor constructability, progress, and safety.
Provide project reporting, documentation, and stakeholder updates throughout the project lifecycle.

Other Responsibilities

Support and enforce the company’s safety protocols through the project timeline

Provide support for special projects and endeavors as assigned

Other duties and projects as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

A Bachelor of Business or Engineering Degree (preferred) or related field (significant relevant field experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).

PMP project management qualification required to either be already held, or a commitment to achieve certification

Five (5) years’ experience directly associated with projects, with preference being related to drilling or geothermal projects.

Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal or no supervision
Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects across technical and non-technical teams under a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Experience working with a diverse range of cultures is advantageous

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and influence positively a diverse group of executives, managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts

Expert knowledge of creating business requirements, work plans, project schedules and associated project artifacts

Professional-level capabilities with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project)

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. The ability to speak and write in multiple languages is preferred, specifically Spanish, French, Bahasa

Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s auto insurance carrier

Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time to international and domestic locations as needed per project and possibly with short notice

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in an office and operation/construction environments

The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods of time

Must be able to wear a variety of protective equipment as required by safety procedures and regulations

Must be able to work in severe weather conditions

Must have the ability to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance

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