Project Manager - Remote, USA

Enel North America; United States; On-site; USD 124,725 - 187,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Enel North America is seeking a Project Manager for its Engineering & Construction team to lead complex renewable energy initiatives from initiation to handover. You will collaborate with operations, financing partners, and regional teams to deliver on time, within budget, and with high safety and quality standards.

The role requires engineering credentials, 5+ years of PM experience in energy projects, and strong stakeholder management, budgeting, and scheduling skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of related Engineering/Construction experience.
• 2+ years’ experience managing project teams.
• 2+ years’ experience in renewable energy projects.
• Track record of managing complex projects (e.g., 300MW wind/solar or 50MW hydro/geothermal).
• Knowledge of quality control/assurance and electrical distribution/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from Charter through handover to customers and operations/financing partners.
• Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan, including schedule, budget, procurement, communication, quality, risk.
• Coordinate PSC resources and cross-functional teams to meet project targets.
• Manage supplier/contractor relationships and procurement processes.
• Provide weekly/monthly progress reports to senior management and coordinate project closures.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

MS Project

Digitalization

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applicants must have project management experience supporting Engineering, Construction, or Environmental projects. Candidates who do not possess this required experience will not be considered for the role.

If you want to shape the future of energy, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our Engineering & Construction team!

Responsibilities

• Manage the project’s execution from the approved Project Charter to the final handover to the relevant customers (Operation & Maintenance unit and financing partners).
• Prepare and continuously update the Project Management Plan, including time schedule, budget definition/contingencies allocation, procurement plan, communication, quality, stakeholder and risk management plans.
• Manage deviations and changes to ensure the achievement of the assigned project goals.
• Coordinate all E&C resources assigned to the project and the resources of the Staff Units (Safety, Procurement, Legal, Grid Integration, AFC, Regulatory Affairs, Communication, Corporate Social Responsibility) to ensure the achievement of all project targets across departments.
• Manage relationships with the main stakeholders (suppliers, contractors, local communities and administrations) to minimize conflicts and risks.
• Report to the EGP NA E&C Vice President and EGP Top Management about the status and progress of the assigned projects.
• Support Business Development during all phases of opportunity assessment (due diligence, feasibility study, investment memorandum, budget, risk matrix, etc.).
• Coordinate the initial hand‑over with the relevant Region/Country Business Development unit and the final hand‑over with the customer (usually the Operation & Maintenance department).
• Coordinate project planning and schedule with the Project Planning and Cost Control unit, identifying and implementing necessary corrective actions.
• Coordinate project budget with the Project Planning and Cost Control unit, identifying and implementing necessary corrective actions.
• Support the Procurement Department during all phases of the procurement process (scouting, Procurement Plan, RFPs, proposal evaluation, claims).
• Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors in collaboration with Contract Management, Expediting & Logistic units, and Coordination with Construction and Procurement units.
• Manage relationships with Customers and Stakeholders in agreement with other relevant units of the Global Renewable Energies business line.
• Lead the project team to achieve the project targets, starting from safety, and coordinate/attend project meetings.
• Coordinate production of weekly/monthly project progress reports and inform senior management of project status.
• Manage Project Closure and the Close Out Report with relevant lessons learned.
• Coach and mentor assigned resources to promote skill improvement and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of Engineering and Construction experience in Power Generation, Renewable Energy, or Large Industrial Engineering and Construction facilities.
• 2+ years’ experience managing personnel of a project team.
• 2+ years’ experience managing projects in renewable energy.
• Track record of successful project management of complex projects (300MW wind/solar or more, 50MW hydro/geothermal or more).
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance methods and programs.
• Understanding of power plant construction methods and programs.
• Knowledge of Electrical Distribution and Control Systems.
• Knowledge of Power Plant Operation.
• Aptitude to work with different technologies (Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Hydro, BES).
• Ability to apply and promote digitalization and innovation in work activities.
• Skill in project management practices (PMI certification or equivalent) and problem solving.
• Skill in cash flow, financial modeling, taxes, and budget management.
• Organizational skills with ability to manage and implement procedural changes.
• Ability to mentor peers and create avenues for knowledge sharing across teams.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively support and work well with people from different disciplines.
• Superior organizational skills and detail orientation to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Strong client‑facing and internal communication skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change.
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
• Highly developed business acumen.
• Ability to work within a global framework and a matrix organization.
• Fluent in English is required; Spanish and/or Italian is considered a plus.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is preferred.
• Up to 35% domestic travel and 10% international travel.
• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record. A clean driving record means:
  • In the last 3 years, no driving‑related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.
  • In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at‑fault fatal accident.

Benefits

The pay range for this position is $124,725.51 – $187,088.27 annually. The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.

• Enel North America offers its regular full‑time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future.
• Other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development allowance.
• Benefits are effective as of day one.
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel‑NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including 4 weeks annually of vacation, personal days, volunteer days, birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs.
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.

EEO & Diversity Statement

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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Selection Process

The selection process includes an initial introductory interview with the Recruiting team, followed by an interview with the relevant business line. If your profile matches the requirements of the role, we will contact you to share all the details of the next steps.

Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.

We are looking for individuals who embody our values: trust, respect, innovation, proactivity, and flexibility.