Senior Project Manager

Location: Hybrid - Covering a portfolio either in the Midwest or Northeast

Travel: Up to 25% – 30% regional travel to project sites

Position Type: Full-time

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Project Manager who will direct the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of utility-scale solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and hybrid renewable energy projects.

In this role, you will take full ownership of turnkey project delivery, ensuring exceptional construction quality, strict budget adherence, on-time COD, and world-class jobsite safety.

• End to End Project Execution & Turnkey Ownership: Lead, plan, and execute all phases of utility-scale solar and BESS construction from engineering handoff through commissioning and handover. Maintain full responsibility for project safety, quality, master scheduling, and environmental compliance.
• Client & Subcontractor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Project Owner/Developer and Independent Engineer (IE). Oversee procurement efforts, manage subcontracts (civil, structural, electrical), and rigorously review change orders, claims, and variance requests.
• Financial Oversight & Cost Control: Establish and manage detailed project cost models, earned value, and forecasts to completion. Oversee project cash flow, approve subcontractor pay applications, and manage client milestone billings.
• Site & Construction Leadership: Direct on-site Construction Managers, General Superintendents, and Project Engineers. Enforce contractor execution against the master schedule, drive recovery plans when needed, and mandate strict adherence to Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safety protocols.
• Stakeholder & Grid Interconnection Engagement: Drive coordination with local utilities, RTOs/ISOs, local AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction), and community representatives to ensure seamless site access, permitting compliance, and grid interconnection.

• Experience: 5+ years of direct EPC construction management experience in the energy sector, with a proven track record of delivering renewable energy projects (Solar and/or BESS).
• Role History: Prior experience acting as an EPC Project Manager, Prime Contractor PM, or Lead Construction Manager on utility‑scale solar or energy storage builds.
• Project Controls: Strong proficiency in project controls, earned value management, subcontract management, and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Safety Culture: Deep commitment to a Zero-Harm site culture with expert knowledge of OSHA construction standards (OSHA 30 certification is required).
• Leadership & Mobility: Strong leadership, negotiation, and field team management skills. Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 25%–30% to project sites.
• Work Authorization: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical), Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and/or a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Direct design-build experience with high-voltage (HV/EHV) substation and interconnection infrastructure.
• Practical understanding of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance execution, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements on site.

We are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support your health, career growth, and financial future.

• Competitive base salary with merit-based performance increases and annual project-completion incentive/bonus plan participation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Robust paid time off (PTO) policy, including vacation days, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and diverse working environment focused on driving the global energy transition.