Project Manager

Spencer Ogden; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to support utility-scale energy projects in the preconstruction phase. You will collaborate with Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Execution teams to assess readiness, manage EPC procurement, and establish budgets, schedules, and construction strategies for successful delivery.

The role emphasizes resolving constructability and permitting risks, developing detailed schedules, and leading EPC RFP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–8 years of experience in renewable energy, industrial construction, or capital project management.
• Experience with EPC and BOP contracting, including RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with U.S. construction labor practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Development and Engineering teams to identify constructability, permitting, site, and execution risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including critical path activities, milestones, and contingencies.
• Review project budgets, capital cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts with project controls and cost estimating teams.
• Lead EPC RFP processes, including scope development, bid evaluation, contractor selection, and negotiations.
• Support EPC contract execution, including early-stage engineering, design coordination, and contract alignment.
• Develop construction execution strategies, project implementation plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist with preliminary engineering specifications for construction and equipment supply contracts.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and lead regular project status meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with EPC contractors, suppliers, and other project partners.
• Facilitate the transition of projects from preconstruction into project execution.

Skills

Project management

Construction planning

Contract management

Procurement

Permitting

Supply chain coordination

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Critical path scheduling

RFP processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Travel: 30-50%+ nationwide

About the Opportunity

A growing company in the renewable energy and power infrastructure sector is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to support utility-scale energy projects through the preconstruction phase. This individual will work closely with Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Execution teams to assess project readiness, manage EPC procurement processes, and establish the budgets, schedules, and construction strategies needed for successful project delivery.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in advancing large-scale energy projects from development into execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Development and Engineering teams to identify and resolve constructability, permitting, site, and execution risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including critical path activities, milestones, and contingencies.
• Review project budgets, capital cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts in collaboration with project controls and cost estimating teams.
• Lead EPC Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including scope development, bid evaluation, contractor selection, and negotiations.
• Support EPC contract execution, including early-stage engineering, design coordination, and contract alignment.
• Develop construction execution strategies, project implementation plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist with preliminary engineering specifications for construction and equipment supply contracts.
• Participate in supplier identification, evaluation, and selection.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and lead regular project status meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with EPC contractors, suppliers, and other project partners.
• Facilitate the transition of projects from preconstruction into project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Approximately 3-8 years of experience in renewable energy, industrial construction, or capital project management.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, power generation, or utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, contract management, procurement, permitting, and supply chain coordination.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining critical path schedules.
• Experience with EPC and BOP contracting, including RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Renewable energy project experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines, and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Familiarity with U.S. construction labor practices is preferred.