Construction Project Manager

Renewyx; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead technical and commercial aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage projects. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, overseeing contractor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of project management experience, including familiarity with electrical systems and procurement contracts. This position is based in New York City and involves some field travel.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project execution experience, with at least 4 years in commercial or utility-scale solar PV or BESS project management.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial/industrial battery energy storage (BESS) experience.
• Strong understanding of three-phase electrical systems and familiarity with NEC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site assessments to evaluate project viability.
• Prepare and manage RFPs and key EPC/design-procurement contracts.
• Own project budgets (min. $5MM) and schedules from initiation to operational handoff.

Skills

Project execution experience

Contract negotiations

Electrical systems understanding

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

BESS permitting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Construction Project Manager – Solar + Storage

A well-capitalized and rapidly growing renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join their Projects & Engineering team. This company has a strong national footprint with hundreds of distributed generation projects in operation and a multi-billion-dollar investment track record in the clean energy sector.

Role Summary:

The Construction Project Manager will serve as the technical and commercial lead across the full project lifecycle — from early-stage site assessments through construction, commissioning, and handoff to operations. This role carries meaningful responsibility for both battery energy storage (BESS) and solar PV projects and requires someone equally comfortable in the field and in contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed site assessments to evaluate viability, constructability, system capacity, and interconnection strategy
• Prepare and manage RFPs, contractor bid processes, and key EPC/design‑procurement contracts
• Own project budgets (min. $5MM) and schedules from initiation through to operational handoff
• Ensure quality assurance compliance, either directly or through contracted Owner's Representatives
• Review electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural designs, calculations, and surveys
• Oversee environmental and land‑use permitting, ensuring full regulatory compliance
• Manage inspections, commissioning, and system testing to confirm performance against engineering specifications
• Deliver concise status updates and reporting to senior leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
• 6+ years of project execution experience, with at least 4 years in commercial or utility‑scale solar PV or BESS project management
• Minimum 2 years of commercial/industrial battery energy storage (BESS) experience
• Familiarity with BESS permitting and fire prevention requirements
• Strong understanding of three‑phase electrical systems and the NEC; medium‑voltage experience a plus
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage engineering, procurement, and construction contracts
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; AutoCAD a plus
• Ability to travel, work on rooftops, and climb ladders as needed
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license

Location: New York City based with field travel