EPC Project Manager

SunEnergy1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Project Manager based in North Carolina to lead utility-scale PV solar, battery storage, and repowering projects from pre-construction to completion. You will guide teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance across EPC projects.

The ideal candidate has proven EPC project management experience and strong leadership, with ability to drive successful outcomes in a construction setting and foster long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Supervisory/leadership experience is required.
• Experience managing EPC, large-scale industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, and customer engagement.
• Understanding of prime contract and subcontract language.
• Valid driver's license required.
• EPC experience in Utility Solar, Wind, BESS, conventional power or industrial projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports and oversee a team including a Project Engineer and Construction Management staff.
• Coordinate project forecasts with Project Controls to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to maximize value during buyout phase.
• Work with Business Development and Estimating to deliver accurate and competitive project estimates.
• Manage project schedule with Scheduling team to meet or improve objectives.
• Provide timely project reporting to internal teams and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements with support of internal resources.
• Build rapport with customers and develop long-term mutually beneficial relationships.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

EPC project management

Cost estimation

Scheduling

Customer engagement

Contract language understanding

Job description

SunEnergy1, a leading renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) firm, is looking to add a Project Manager to their team who will be based in North Carolina to support a portfolio of NC based projects. As Project Manager, you will lead the execution of utility scale PV Solar, Battery Storage, and Repowering projects from pre-construction to completion. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, enabling them to effectively guide and manage teams to achieve successful project outcomes within a construction setting. This position requires a proven track record in managing EPC projects and/or experience overseeing large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.

SunEnergy1's Project Delivery Organization specializes in executing comprehensive, turnkey PV, BESS, and Repower projects, complete with collection substations and generation transmission lines. We leverage strategic partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination with interconnection utilities nationwide. This approach not only streamlines our processes for client success but also empowers our supervisors to cultivate an environment where employees can fully realize their potential and excel in their roles.

What You Will Do

• Manage direct reports and oversee a team which includes a Project Engineer, Construction Management, and their direct reports, while applying our Principle Based Management Philosophy to support teams on utility scale solar and battery storage power plants.
• Manage project forecasts with the support of the Project Controls team to drive an accurate forecast complete with identification of risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to maximize value during the buyout phase of a project.
• Work closely with Business Development and the Estimating team to deliver accurate and competitive Project Estimates.
• Manage a project schedule with support of the Scheduling team to meet or improve project objectives.
• Provide timely project reporting to internal teams and external customers.
• Ensure project is in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements with support of internal resources.
• Build rapport with customers and find strategic opportunities to drive long-term mutually beneficial relationships.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Supervisory/leadership experience
• Experience managing EPC, large-scale industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, and customer engagement
• Understanding of prime contract and subcontract language
• Valid driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead

• EPC experience in Utility Solar, Wind, BESS, conventional power or industrial projects