Utility-Scale Solar Engineering Project Manager

Senior Utility-Scale Project Manager (Remote)
Overview

Our client, a growing renewable energy engineering and project delivery firm, is seeking a Senior Utility-Scale Project Manager to lead the execution of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and hybrid energy projects across North America. This role is responsible for managing large, complex projects from engineering through commissioning and closeout while serving as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, engineering teams, utilities, and project stakeholders.

• Lead utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid energy projects through all phases of execution.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and overall commercial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external project partners.
• Drive project planning, risk management, change management, and decision tracking.
• Maintain project controls, documentation, action item logs, and stakeholder communications.
• Support procurement, construction coordination, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring successful project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate schedule, cost, and execution risks.

• 10+ years of project management experience within utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, or related infrastructure industries.
• Experience leading multiple utility-scale solar and/or battery storage projects exceeding 100 MW.
• Proven success managing projects through engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and turnover.
• Strong contract, commercial, and change management experience.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and resource planning.
• Knowledge of utility-scale PV systems, BESS, substations, high-voltage infrastructure, SCADA, and interconnection processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed project teams.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

• Experience with both utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.
• PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working for an EPC contractor, developer, owner's engineer, or engineering consulting organization.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO and utility interconnection processes.
• NABCEP, OSHA, or other industry certifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.

• Regular domestic travel required.
• Occasional international travel may be necessary.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one preferred.

• Base salary: $150,000-$190,000
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and certification support

• Remote eligible.
• Periodic travel to company offices and project sites required.
• Ideal for professionals experienced in managing complex utility-scale renewable energy projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.