Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Solar & BESS
Position Overview:
We are recruiting a Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager to represent a leading global client, overseeing utility-scale solar and battery storage (BESS) projects in Texas. This role demands a results-driven leader to manage high-impact initiatives (valued at $30M+) from concept to commissioning, ensuring alignment with client objectives, safety standards, and financial targets. Ideal for professionals adept at navigating EPC complexities and driving on-time, on-budget delivery in dynamic environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership: Act as the agency’s primary representative, managing all phases of solar/BESS projects (design, permitting, construction, commissioning) while safeguarding client interests.
Financial & Risk Oversight: Control P&L, budgets, and forecasts. Negotiate contracts, manage change orders, and mitigate risks to ensure profitability and compliance.
Safety & Compliance: Partner with EHS teams to enforce rigorous safety protocols, environmental regulations, and client-specific standards across subcontractors and sites.
Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the client’s key liaison, fostering collaboration with contractors, vendors, utilities, and local authorities. Ensure transparent communication and timely issue resolution.
Resource Management: Optimize schedules, procurement, and subcontractor performance to maintain seamless execution across multiple workstreams.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. PMP or similar certification is a plus.
Experience:
5+ years in renewable energy project management, with solar and BESS expertise in utility-scale environments.
Proven success in managing EPC contracts, permitting, and grid interconnection processes.