Manager, Project Management

TerraForm Power; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraForm Power is seeking an experienced Manager, Project Management to lead planning and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage facilities.

Reporting to the Director, Project Management, this advanced individual contributor role is responsible for independently managing complex projects from late-stage development through commercial operation while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent combination may be considered.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management for utility-scale energy projects.
• Experience with EPC contracts, vendor management, project controls, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience overseeing engineering, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Travel up to ~25% depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects from late-stage development through COD.
• Develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, forecasts, and reporting for multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and third-party providers for successful delivery.
• Serve as primary contact for contractors, suppliers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks including safety, technical, environmental, regulatory, and schedule risks.
• Monitor project controls including cost management, scheduling, change management, and risk tracking.
• Review and manage contracts, PO changes, claims, and vendor performance with Legal, Procurement, and Finance.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Environmental, Real Estate, Finance, and Operations teams for seamless transitions between phases.
• Lead project meetings and provide status reports, risks, budget performance, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Manage commissioning, turnover, warranty administration, and handoff to Operations.
• Uphold TerraForm Power HSSE policies and drive safety culture on all sites.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions, repowerings, and growth initiatives.
• Contribute to standards, governance, and lessons-learned programs.

Skills

Project leadership

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder communication

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Job Type: Exempt, Salaried, Full-Time, Permanent.

Location: United States – New York, NY Office (onsite), Charlottesville, VA office (onsite), Remote (mid-Atlantic / southeast regions preferred).

Reports To: Director, Project Management

Department: Operations

About Us

TerraForm Power is a leading owner, operator, and producer of renewable energy across North America. As a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable, we own and operate approximately 2,200 MW of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage facilities across 15 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. Headquartered in New York City, TerraForm Power is committed to delivering reliable, innovative renewable energy solutions that help customers achieve their clean energy goals. Our experienced team manages every aspect of our operations – from power generation and asset management to commercial energy solutions – ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of our renewable energy facilities. At TerraForm Power, our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a culture built on safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, while investing in the development of our employees and supporting the communities where we operate through environmental stewardship, charitable giving, and meaningful local partnerships. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to make a lasting impact on the future of clean power, we invite you to join our team.

Job Summary

TerraForm Power is seeking an experienced Manager, Project Management to lead the planning and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage facilities. Reporting to the Director, Project Management, this advanced individual contributor role is responsible for independently managing complex projects from late-stage development through commercial operation while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between internal stakeholders, engineering and construction partners, equipment suppliers, consultants, and operations teams. This role requires strong project leadership, commercial acumen, risk management capabilities, and the ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams. The position has no direct reports but may provide guidance and direction to project teams, contractors, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects from late-stage development through commercial operation (COD).
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, forecasts, and reporting requirements across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate and oversee EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and other third-party service providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants, and key project stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including safety, commercial, technical, environmental, regulatory, and schedule-related risks.
• Monitor project controls, including cost management, schedule performance, change management, forecasting, and risk tracking.
• Review and manage project contracts, purchase orders, change orders, claims, and vendor performance in coordination with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Environmental, Real Estate, Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams to support effective project execution and seamless transitions between project phases.
• Lead project meetings and provide timely reporting on project status, key risks, budget performance, schedule impacts, and mitigation strategies to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage project commissioning, turnover activities, warranty administration, and the successful handoff of projects to Operations.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety by ensuring contractors, subcontractors, and project personnel comply with TerraForm Power's Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support project due diligence activities related to acquisitions, repowerings, and strategic growth initiatives, as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, project delivery standards, governance processes, and lessons-learned programs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Typically 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management, engineering, construction management, or infrastructure development, including significant experience delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC contract structures, vendor management, project controls, contract administration, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience overseeing engineering, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, risks, and contractor performance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, project partners, and external stakeholders.
• Experience with permitting, environmental compliance, and interconnection processes is preferred.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or equivalent platforms.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, depending on project requirements.

Staffing Firm Notice

TerraForm Power does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Resumes submitted without a valid, fully executed agreement and an authorized request from Human Resources will be considered the property of TerraForm Power, and no placement fee will be paid.

Annual base salary: $124,000 - $150,000; bonus eligible. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors.