Senior Project Manager - Solar & BESS

Location Texas
Discipline: Renewable Energy
Job type: Permanent
Published: 25 days ago

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.