Director of Project Management

18 Primoris Renewable Energy; Colorado; Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a Director of Project Management to standardize and deploy the project management operating system across all project sites. You will lead governance, training, and execution excellence, partnering with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Construction leadership to deliver safe, predictable, and profitable projects.

Extensive travel to project sites is required. You will coach and mentor PMO staff, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with

Formación

• 15+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• 5+ years of utility-scale solar/renewable energy or large self-perform construction experience.
• Experience managing large EPC construction projects from award through closeout.
• Experience developing project management systems, processes, training programs, and standards.

Responsabilidades

• Set vision, strategy, and governance for project management across sites.
• Develop and deploy standardized processes, tools, and reporting.
• Lead training and capability development for PMO and site leaders.
• Coach project teams and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and profitability targets.
• Improve forecasting accuracy, risk management, and project controls.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Coaching

Communication

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree (Construction Management, Engineering, Business Admin, Project Management)

Herramientas

Project management software

Forecasting tools

Risk dashboards

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview: Position Summary The Director of Project Management is responsible for establishing, standardizing, and deploying Primoris Renewable Energy's project management operating system across all project sites. This role serves as the organization's subject matter expert and functional leader for project execution excellence, partnering closely with Operations, Project Controls, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction leadership to ensure consistent project planning, execution, forecasting, reporting, and risk management practices. The Director will lead the development of project management standards, training programs, tools, and operating rhythms that enable project teams to consistently deliver safe, predictable, and profitable project outcomes. Through coaching, mentoring, and field engagement, this leader will train project teams on how PRE executes projects while driving accountability, operational consistency, and continuous improvement across the organization. This position requires extensive collaboration with field leadership and regular travel to project sites to support implementation, training, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Vision, Strategy, and Execution Excellence

Project Management Standards & Governance

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and deploy standardized project management processes across all renewable energy projects.
• Define project management best practices, operating procedures, tools, and reporting expectations.
• Establish project governance standards, stage-gate requirements, and project health review processes.
• Ensure alignment between project execution practices and company strategic objectives.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to identify and execute initiatives that improve project predictability, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive adoption and compliance of project management standards across all operating regions.

Training & Capability Development

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement project management training programs for Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Engineers, and Operations leaders.
• Lead classroom, virtual, and field-based training initiatives that teach PRE's approach to project execution.
• Conduct routine site visits to coach project teams on project management fundamentals and best practices.
• Create onboarding and development programs for new project management personnel.
• Establish competency assessments and development pathways for project management professionals.
• Mentor emerging leaders while promoting a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Project Planning & Execution

Responsibilities include:

• Support project teams in developing comprehensive execution plans prior to project startup.
• Ensure project teams establish realistic schedules, budgets, staffing plans, procurement plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate planning sessions and project startup workshops.
• Assist teams in identifying execution risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Promote disciplined project review processes that proactively identify issues before they impact project outcomes.
• Help project teams develop recovery plans for projects experiencing cost, schedule, productivity, or quality challenges.

Financial Performance & Forecasting

Responsibilities include:

• Train project teams on forecasting methodologies, cost management, revenue recognition principles, and project financial controls.
• Review project forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates, and earned revenue trends with project leadership.
• Partner with Project Controls and Finance teams to improve forecast accuracy and project visibility.
• Support project teams in identifying and managing project changes, claims, and commercial risks.
• Monitor key project performance indicators and communicate trends to leadership.
• Drive accountability for schedule performance, productivity, change order capture, and margin protection.

Risk and Change Management

Responsibilities include:

• Establish company-wide risk management and issue escalation processes.
• Train project teams on identifying, documenting, and mitigating project risks.
• Promote disciplined change management practices across all projects.
• Support project leadership in evaluating commercial impacts associated with scope changes, delays, productivity losses, and contractual risks.
• Facilitate lessons learned reviews and ensure findings are incorporated into future projects.

Leadership Development

Responsibilities include:

• Coach and mentor Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Operations leaders.
• Foster leadership behaviors aligned with PRE's values and culture.
• Develop tools and resources that enable project leaders to effectively manage teams and projects.
• Provide constructive feedback through coaching, observations, and performance evaluations.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Culture

Responsibilities include:

• Lead with integrity, professionalism, accountability, and respect.
• Promote strong collaboration between field and corporate teams.
• Encourage innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Champion a safety-first mindset in all project management activities.
• Build trusted relationships throughout the organization.

Process Improvement

Responsibilities include:

• Identify gaps in project execution processes and develop practical solutions.
• Standardize best practices across projects and regions.
• Analyze project performance trends and recommend operational improvements.
• Lead initiatives that improve forecasting accuracy, project reporting, planning effectiveness, and execution consistency.
• Support implementation and optimization of project management software, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Facilitate lessons learned and knowledge-sharing programs across the organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with Operations, Project Controls, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Safety, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Align project execution expectations across departments.
• Ensure project teams receive the tools, resources, and support needed to execute successfully.
• Remove organizational roadblocks that negatively impact project performance.
• Promote communication and alignment across project stakeholders.

Experience 15+ years of progressive construction project management experience. 5+ years of utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or large self-perform construction experience required. Demonstrated experience managing large EPC construction projects from award through closeout. Proven experience developing project management systems, processes, training programs, and organizational standards. Experience coaching and mentoring project management professionals across multiple projects or regions. Strong understanding of project startup, execution planning, forecasting, change management, risk management, and project closeout. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent experience to the position.

Company Overview:

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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