Project Manager – Power Conversion and Storage

Sigma Earth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking a capable Project Manager to lead utility-scale solar PV and BESS initiatives in the United States. You will collaborate across engineering, procurement, and field services to drive on-schedule, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes strong communication, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation, with travel up to 20% based on project needs. A 3–5 year background in PM or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management, engineering, construction, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects valued $10 million to $200 million.
• Assist in building and maintaining strong customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Support contract administration activities including reporting, receivables tracking, change orders, and claims documentation.
• Monitor project performance across safety, quality, schedule, budget, and cash flow with senior PMs.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, and field services for smooth execution and delivery.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation: schedules, trackers, risk registers, meeting minutes, reports.
• Participate in meetings to strengthen stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Promote safety, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, contributing to projects valued between $10 million and $200 million.
• Assist in building and maintaining strong customer relationships by addressing client needs, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring a high standard of customer satisfaction.
• Support contract administration activities, including project reporting, receivables tracking, change order management, and claim documentation.
• Monitor and report project performance across key metrics such as safety, quality, schedule, budget, and cash flow, while working closely with senior project managers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, and field services, to facilitate smooth project execution, product delivery, and commissioning.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, action trackers, risk registers, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Participate in internal and client meetings to strengthen stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Promote a strong culture of workplace safety, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, engineering, construction, or a related field (including relevant internship or co-op experience).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% based on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or professional experience in solar energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy, or power systems.
• Internship or hands-on project experience within the engineering, construction, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Familiarity with project scheduling and management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or active progress toward obtaining PMP credentials is preferred.