Senior Project Manager

Reports to:

Project Director

Location:

Chattanooga, Houston, Remote

Supervises:
Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Project Superintendents, Co‑Ops and Interns

Works closely with:
Owners, Project Directors, Project Engineers, Field Construction Staff, Preconstruction, Procurement, Scheduling, Quality, and Safety

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for leading the full lifecycle execution of Signal Energy’s most complex and strategically significant utility‑scale solar EPC projects. The SPM operates with a high level of independence and judgment, ensuring safe, timely, and financially disciplined delivery. In addition to core project leadership responsibilities, the SPM plays a pivotal role in developing future project leaders, elevating project management standards, and reinforcing the culture and operating rhythms of Project Delivery.

This role requires an experienced, forward‑thinking project leader who can navigate significant technical, commercial, and contractual challenges, strengthen relationships with clients and partners, and model the behaviors expected across Signal’s project teams.

• Advanced Project Leadership & Execution
  • Lead full‑lifecycle execution of large, complex EPC projects from NTP through final acceptance.
  • Oversee multiple project phases concurrently, ensuring alignment with design standards, construction best practices, schedule commitments, and commercial requirements.
  • Provide strategic decision‑making support to field teams and proactively resolve issues to maintain project momentum.
  • Support Preconstruction through estimating, constructability reviews, procurement strategy, and subcontractor evaluation for major scopes.
• Safety & Quality Leadership
  • Model exceptional safety behavior and ensure field teams uphold Signal’s safety expectations without exception.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a transparent, corrective‑action culture around safety and quality.
  • Partner with Quality to ensure robust inspection processes, proactive issue resolution, and adherence to specifications.
• Financial Leadership & Project Controls
  • Manage project budgets at an advanced level, including forecasting, cost trending, margin protection, and commercial strategy.
  • Oversee contract administration and major commercial events, including claims, notices, risk exposures, and change management.
  • Provide executive‑level reporting on financial performance, risks, and variance drivers.
• Schedule Strategy & Performance
  • Lead strategic scheduling efforts, including development, monitoring, and mitigation planning for complex, multi‑phase scopes.
  • Ensure rigorous analysis of critical path, productivity trends, and recovery planning.
  • Collaborate with Scheduling, Construction, and subcontract partners to maintain milestone alignment.
• Client & Stakeholder Leadership
  • Serve as the primary strategic interface with clients, owner engineers, lenders, and key stakeholders.
  • Anticipate client needs, maintain alignment on expectations, and elevate Signal’s reputation for professionalism and performance.
  • Lead difficult conversations with poise and ensure transparent communication during challenges or change events.
• Team Leadership, Mentorship & Culture
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, APMs, PEs, and Field Engineers to build a strong succession pipeline.
  • Reinforce Signal’s project delivery culture—accountability, proactive communication, disciplined execution, and team cohesion.
  • Provide structured coaching, regular performance feedback, and development planning for project delivery personnel.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and capability‑building initiatives across the PM discipline.
• Strategic Risk Management
  • Identify, quantify, and strategically manage high‑impact risks across technical, commercial, schedule, subcontract, and safety domains.
  • Lead major risk reviews with senior leadership and ensure clear mitigation strategies and follow‑through.
  • Integrate lessons learned into future planning and mentor PMs on effective risk leadership.
• Reporting, Governance & Executive Communication
  • Provide consistent, accurate, and executive‑ready…