Project Manager

EMC Renewables; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Renewables is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead utility-scale photovoltaic and battery storage EPC projects across the United States. You will be the single point of accountability for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

The role reports to the Vice President of Construction and requires being 100% onsite at project locations throughout the duration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Five or more years of experience managing large-scale PV projects on the EPC side.
• PMP certification issued by PMI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enforce strict adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards, promoting a culture of “Zero Incidents.”
• Lead multiple utility-scale solar projects from design through commercial operation.
• Control project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and risk management plans.
• Administer project contracts, manage change orders, and resolve claims while maintaining client relationships.
• Direct and supervise onsite construction activities, including work sequencing, productivity, and subcontractor management.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure application of internal procedures and corporate policies across all project phases.
• Oversee all project reporting and documentation, including cost tracking and schedule performance.
• Provide leadership and mentorship for project staff to build a high-performing team.
• Leverage lessons learned to improve planning accuracy and field productivity.
• Ensure full compliance with Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Decision-making

Willingness to travel

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

EMC Renewables is the result of a strategic alliance between Elmya, a European EPC leader with six decades of expertise in solar photovoltaic energy, and Cummings Electrical, a Dallas based company with over 30 years of experience in sustainability and energy transition. Together, we deliver utility-scale solar projects across the U.S., providing cutting-edge EPC services with a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead utility-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage (BESS) EPC projects across the United States.

This role serves as the single point of accountability for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

The Project Manager will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle – from engineering through execution, commissioning, and closeout – ensuring full alignment with company objectives, client expectations, and industry best practices.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Construction and requires being 100% onsite at the project location throughout the duration of the project/s.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Enforce strict adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards, promoting a culture of “Zero Incidents”.
• Lead multiple utility-scale solar projects from design through commercial operation, ensuring successful delivery across all project phases.
• Control project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and risk management plans, ensuring profitability and timely delivery.
• Administer project contracts, manage change orders, and resolve claims while maintaining positive client and stakeholder relationships.
• Direct and supervise onsite construction activities, including work sequencing, productivity, subcontractor management, and materials logistics.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the application of internal procedures and corporate policies across all project phases.
• Select, in coordination with Human Resources, the project team, ensuring alignment between project needs, competencies, and organizational culture.
• Oversee all project reporting and documentation, including cost tracking, progress updates, and schedule performance.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project staff to build a cohesive and high-performing team.
• Leverage lessons learned from previous projects to implement best practices, improve planning accuracy, enhance field productivity, and strengthen overall project execution.
• Ensure full compliance with Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements.

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Five or more years of experience managing large-scale PV projects on the EPC side.
• Proven success in project delivery with respect to safety, schedule, cost, and quality performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to build trust across teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work onsite 100% of the time, with rotational home visits as applicable.
• A PMP certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is a plus.

Environmental Conditions:

• Predominantly outdoor climate.
• Exposure to:
• Hot or cold weather
• Humidity, rain, or other weather conditions
• Loud noises caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
• Potential exposure to chemical substances

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk long distances on active construction sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely access all areas of a construction site.

Mobility Barriers:

• Obstructed pathways
• Work performed at low and/or high levels of elevations
• Work performed in confined spaces

Requirements and Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to company insurance requirements.
• Must successfully complete any required motor vehicle record (MVR) review, background screening, and employment verification processes, consistent with applicable laws.
• Must comply with EMC Renewables Drug-Free Workplace Policy and any testing requirements permitted by law.
• Must be able to meet customer, project site, and regulatory access requirements as applicable to the position.

EMC Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.