Project Manager

Job Title:

Project Manager Utility-Scale Solar Construction

Job Description

This role leads the full lifecycle delivery of utility-scale solar projects, from permitting through construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations and maintenance. The Project Manager coordinates internal teams, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget targets while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The position is based in the Arlington, Virginia headquarters and focuses on large renewable energy projects across the United States, with an emphasis on solar.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare, negotiate, and execute contractor agreements that ensure compliance with project specifications, budgets, and schedules.

+ Manage project cost accounting and overall project budgets to limit financial risk and maintain profitability.

+ Lead drawing takeoffs, cost estimating, and subcontractor agreements to support accurate project planning and execution.

+ Coordinate all aspects of project work, including equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors, to achieve successful project implementation.

+ Work closely with internal and external project stakeholders, including contractors, inspectors, consultants, local counties, and other agencies, to develop and maintain detailed project schedules.

+ Maintain a professional level of communication with subcontractors, equipment and material vendors, owners, inspectors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Oversee projects from permitting phase through construction, closeout, and turnover to the operations and maintenance team.

+ Contribute to and manage efforts to resolve drawing conflicts and coordinate with project consultants, site managers, and other technical stakeholders to troubleshoot and solve problems.

+ Manage project closeout activities, including commissioning, training, warranties, and preparation of operations and maintenance manuals for turnover to the O&M department.

+ Create, update, and manage critical path project schedules using scheduling software to ensure on-time delivery.

+ Coordinate project scheduling, material procurement, inspections, and contractor mobilizations in collaboration with construction superintendents and site managers.

+ Manage construction activities, contracts, and finances to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards.

+ Oversee project RFIs and submittals, ensuring timely responses and organized documentation of project updates.

+ Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports and provide ongoing coaching and development as needed.

+ Manage and develop direct reports when required, fostering a collaborative and high-performing project team.

+ Ensure change orders, RFIs, and budget adjustments are properly documented, tracked, and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

+ Apply a strong technical understanding of drawings and specifications to support field teams and add value in troubleshooting and problem solving.

+ Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring each project progresses according to plan.

+ Produce accurate, error-free work under deadlines and maintain organized project documentation.

+ Collaborate as a team player while demonstrating strong initiative and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Essential Skills

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Experience with solar construction and/or working on large utility-scale projects.

+ Experience in construction management, preferably with utility-scale renewable energy projects in Virginia or the East Coast; general contractor experience will be considered.

+ At least 4+ years of proven expertise in project management, preferably in…