Project Manager Solar

Diamond Generating Corporation

POSITION TITLE:

Project Manager – Texas Solar

REPORTS TO:

SVP - Engineering and Technology

LOCATION:

HOUSTON, TX
REVISED: 5/26

We are seeking a Utility Scale Project Manager who will be responsible for the execution and delivery of a utility-scale solar project located in Texas. This role manages the project from late-stage development (pre-FID) through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation. The Project Manager will be responsible for schedule, budget, safety, quality, contract administration, stakeholder coordination, and overall project execution.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, leadership capability, and experience managing complex utility-scale energy projects.

• Lead the project through all project lifecycle phases
• Manage project execution from late-stage development through COD (Commercial Operation Date)
• Work with Project Engineer to coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities
• Work with Director of Scheduling to develop and maintain integrated project schedules
• Work with DGC Accounting to manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Work with DGC Risk Group to identify and mitigate project risks
• Ensure project compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to management and stakeholders

• Coordinate with DGC Project Engineer who will be responsible for managing engineering teams, consultants, OEMs, and the EPC contractor
• Participate in technical designs reviews, equipment selections, and construction packages
• Work with DGC Project Engineer to support interconnection and transmission coordination activities
• Review constructability and execution strategies
• Support performance testing and commissioning activities
• Work with DGC Project Engineer to ensure technical compliance with project specifications and industry standards

• Work with DGC Construction Manager and DGC Project Engineer to oversee:
  • Coordination of EPC contractors and field construction activities including construction safety performance
  • Track schedule milestones and construction progress
  • Manage change orders and scope modifications
  • Coordinate outage planning and energization activities
  • Ensure quality assurance and quality control requirements are met
  • Participate in site inspections and project meetings

• Support contract negotiations and procurement activities
• Work with DGC Project Engineer to administer EPC, equipment supply, and service contracts
• Track project invoicing and payment applications
• Coordinate insurance, warranties, and claims management
• Support financing and lender due diligence activities

• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate with Oncor, ERCOT and regulatory agencies, landowners, and contractors
• Support executive presentations and project updates
• Maintain effective communication across cross-functional teams

• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Support implementation of company safety programs and procedures
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety standards
• Work with DGC Project Engineer and internal compliance teams to ensure adherence to NERC, utility, and regulatory requirements where applicable

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field required
• PMP certification preferred
• MBA or advanced technical degree considered a plus

• 5-15+ years of project management experience in utility-scale energy infrastructure projects
• Experience managing utility-scale solar or power generation projects
• Experience with EPC contract administration and construction execution
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and transmission systems
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital projects
• Experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory agencies preferred

• Strong understanding of utility-scale power generation systems
• Familiarity with substations, transmission interconnections, and high-voltage systems
• Understanding of project scheduling software (Primavera P6)
• Knowledge of…