Lead Utility-Scale Solar & Storage Project Manager

Enertis Applus+; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Enertis Applus+ is seeking a Utility‑Scale Solar Project Manager to lead development through commissioning of PV and BESS projects. You will coordinate internal teams, clients, EPCs, consultants, and utilities to ensure safe delivery on schedule and within budget.

Key duties include managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk; overseeing procurement, interconnection, and commissioning; and maintaining rigorous reporting, governance, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience with projects exceeding 50 MW preferred.
• Experience with BESS projects strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with EPC contract structures, project controls, commissioning, and interconnection processes.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and utility requirements.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale solar and BESS projects through development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk in accordance with company objectives and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external project stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, construction, interconnection, environmental, and permitting teams.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify schedule, cost, quality, and technical risks.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Multi-project management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Negotiation

Adaptability

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Enertis Applus+ is seeking a Utility‑Scale Solar Project Manager to lead development through commissioning of PV and BESS projects. You will coordinate internal teams, clients, EPCs, consultants, and utilities to ensure safe delivery on schedule and within budget.

Key duties include managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk; overseeing procurement, interconnection, and commissioning; and maintaining rigorous reporting, governance, and stakeholder communications.