Project Manager II

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

Job summary

TruGrid, based in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead small to medium EPC projects in the renewable energy space. You will plan, execute, and monitor projects, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams to meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

You will develop schedules, manage budgets, and engage with clients and stakeholders, applying engineering, procurement, and construction expertise to deliver on commitments while mitigating risk and cost.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an appropriate discipline.
• 5–7 years of project management experience.
• Licensed professional engineer is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute small to medium projects.
• Direct team leadership across multi-discipline groups.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure adherence to policies.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to manage expectations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

BS degree in appropriate discipline

Professional engineer (PE) license preferred

Job description

TruGrid is a leading contractor of battery energy storage systems and solar projects, dedicated to advancing the energy transition across North America. Our commitment to excellence in both our projects and our workplace has positioned TruGrid as a growing and trusted employer and partner in the renewable energy industry.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, our team brings extensive experience in the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and integration of utility‑scale renewable energy projects. By leveraging cutting‑edge technologies, we deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective energy solutions that meet the needs of our clients and contribute to a sustainable future. In addition to our EPC expertise, TruGrid has a robust operations & maintenance division that services both energy storage and solar assets.

At TruGrid, we believe the success of every project is driven by the strength of the people behind it. That’s why recruiting and retaining top‑tier talent is a priority to ensure excellence across every level of our operations.

If you’re passionate about creating a better, more sustainable future, TruGrid offers a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s most skilled project execution teams and engineers.

Role Summary

Reporting to the VP of Project Management, this role will primarily be responsible for:

• Successful planning and execution on small to medium‑sized projects.
• May be responsible for technical team management on larger, more complex projects.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling projects in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
• Directs or supervises project personnel in a matrix reporting relationship.
• May serve as a proposal/development manager to the projects to which they will be assigned.
• General characteristics of projects managed:
• Up to $3M professional services revenue
• Up to $30M construction value
• Greater than 10% technical services
• Potential of workshare
• Medium to high risk factors

Essential Job Function & Accountabilities

Health & Safety:

• Prepares and implements a health and safety plan for the project and ensures a culture of safety.
• Demonstrates commitment to all health & safety matters and provides safety leadership to the project team.

Team Leadership:

• Leads a project team that may be comprised of multi‑discipline members.
• Implements communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed about project status and key performance indicators.
• Oversees, motivates and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.

Technical Expertise:

• Ensures Company methodologies, processes, tools and systems are used throughout the project and compliance requirements are met/satisfied.
• Applies knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control, etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan.
• Establishes processes and protocols for the documentation and cost control of the project.
• Creates and implements tracking and reporting requirements.

Financial Acumen:

• Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of client contract to the oversight and management of the project.
• Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used with the project team and with the client.

Execution Planning & Performance:

• Develops an integrated set of functional/discipline execution plans.
• Manages the application of appropriate coordination, and implements regular reviews and controls to monitor project progress.
• Develops project schedules and resource plans and requirements for all aspects of the project.
• Interprets and understands all of the key elements of the project schedule (such as critical path, actual versus planned activities, etc.) to identify adverse trends and take correction action when required.
• Applies forward planning with schedule to resource the project appropriately.
• Implements lessons learned and how to implement potential changes into project delivery.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

• Identifies and understands the client’s key drivers (KPIs).
• Prepares and implements a communication plan based on the scope of work (SOW).
• Understands client delivery models and effectively identifies and manages different stakeholders.

Risk Management:

• Identifies potential risks or new risks as the project progresses and effectively develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.

Required Qualifications

• Normally requires a BS degree in appropriate discipline and 5-7 years of project manager or project related experience.
• Certification as a licensed professional is preferred.
• Has demonstrated strong project management skills at the PM1 level with engineering and procurement scope.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Experience/Skills/Abilities

• Successfully lead at least 5 engineering and procurement projects.
• Strong understanding of all Corporate procedures, tools protocols and systems.
• Commitment to Project Imperatives, Safety Culture, Risk Philosophy, Ethics and Performance Excellence.
• TruGrid is currently only considering candidates located in AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, OK, PA, TN, and TX.**