Project Manager/Senior Project Manager (Utility Scale Solar & BESS)

Ellement Group; United States; Remote; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ellement Group is seeking a Project Manager, Construction for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage, to act as owner’s rep from EPC procurement through COD and turnover to asset management. The role is remote with travel across the U.S., reporting to the construction leadership and coordinating with EPC partners.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on EPC construction management experience on large projects, strong contract and commercial skills, and the ability to manage complex programs

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years direct utility-scale solar/BESS construction management.
• Experience on 100 MWac+ solar and/or 50 MW+ BESS, with on-site leadership.
• Background at an EPC contractor in the industry (Mortenson, Blattner, Moss, Blue Ridge, or similar) is desired.
• Proficiency in EPC procurement, contracting, and management.
• Track record of taking projects through COD and closeout.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical command of PV modules, single-axis trackers, central and string inverters, MV/HV electrical systems, substations, and BESS.
• Current knowledge of prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content requirements.
• Sound commercial judgment and the ability to give leadership clear risk-benefit tradeoffs.
• Located near a major metropolitan airport and willing to travel to project sites

Aufgaben

• Lead EPC procurement, including RFPs, bid analysis, scoping, and selection for utility-scale solar and BESS projects
• Administer the EPC contract from the owner’s side, including negotiating change orders, enforcing liquidated damages and performance guarantees, and managing warranty claims and disputes
• Manage project budget and contingency, review and approve EPC pay applications, and support lender draws
• Review and challenge the EPC baseline schedule and monthly updates, track contractual milestones, and manage owner-controlled inputs such as NTP, permits, interconnection, and equipment deliveries
• Provide owner oversight of site safety, EHS compliance, incident reporting, and OSHA requirements
• Oversee QA/QC, witness commissioning and performance testing, verify punch-list closeout, and manage substantial and final completion, COD, and turnover to asset management and O&M
• Direct owner’s consultants and the third-party EPC management team, and manage Assistant PMs, Construction Managers, and field staff
• Manage interconnection agreement and PPA obligations through energization, coordinating with utilities, ISO/RTOs, and offtakers
• Oversee the prevailing wage and apprenticeship consultant to ensure proper flow-down to the EPC
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Development, Legal, Finance, Engineering, M&A, Origination, and Operations teams
• Own project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change order logs, meeting minutes, monthly reporting, and data room files
• Travel to project sites across the U.S. and represent the project with government agencies, offtakers, and contractors

Kenntnisse

Utility-scale solar construction mgmt

BESS construction mgmt

EPC procurement

Leadership on large projects

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Autodesk Build

Bluebeam

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a leading independent renewable energy platform, focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the U.S. Backed by experienced sponsors and a long-term growth strategy, the organization is expanding its construction team to support a growing portfolio.

With a diverse, talented team bringing decades of expertise in developing, financing, constructing, and operating renewable energy projects, they continue to lead the industry in delivering innovative, proven energy solutions.

They are looking for an amazing Project Manager, Construction (Utility-Scale Solar + BESS) to join the team, acting as the owner’s representative and leading projects from EPC procurement through COD and turnover to asset management.

The Role:

Project Manager, Construction (Utility-Scale Solar + BESS) | Remote

The Mission:

This role will lead project execution and construction activities on utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, partnering closely with EPC partners and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and on budget.

The ideal candidate has hands-on EPC-side construction management experience on large utility-scale projects, strong contract and commercial skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Lead EPC procurement, including RFPs, bid analysis, scoping, and selection for utility-scale solar and BESS projects
• Administer the EPC contract from the owner’s side, including negotiating change orders, enforcing liquidated damages and performance guarantees, and managing warranty claims and disputes
• Manage project budget and contingency, review and approve EPC pay applications, and support lender draws
• Review and challenge the EPC baseline schedule and monthly updates, track contractual milestones, and manage owner-controlled inputs such as NTP, permits, interconnection, and equipment deliveries
• Provide owner oversight of site safety, EHS compliance, incident reporting, and OSHA requirements
• Oversee QA/QC, witness commissioning and performance testing, verify punch-list closeout, and manage substantial and final completion, COD, and turnover to asset management and O&M
• Direct owner’s consultants and the third-party EPC management team, and manage Assistant PMs, Construction Managers, and field staff
• Manage interconnection agreement and PPA obligations through energization, coordinating with utilities, ISO/RTOs, and offtakers
• Oversee the prevailing wage and apprenticeship consultant to ensure proper flow-down to the EPC
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Development, Legal, Finance, Engineering, M&A, Origination, and Operations teams
• Own project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change order logs, meeting minutes, monthly reporting, and data room files
• Travel to project sites across the U.S. and represent the project with government agencies, offtakers, and contractors

An ideal candidate has/is:

• 7+ years of direct utility-scale construction management experience in solar PV and/or battery energy storage
• Experience on projects of 100 MWac+ solar and/or 50 MW+ BESS, with on-site experience working directly with large construction teams
• A background at an EPC contractor in the industry (e.g., Mortenson, Blattner, Moss, Blue Ridge, or similar) is desired
• Proficiency in EPC procurement, contracting, and management
• A track record of taking projects through COD and closeout
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Technical command of PV modules, single-axis trackers, central and string inverters, MV/HV electrical systems, substations, and BESS
• Current knowledge of prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content requirements
• Sound commercial judgment and the ability to give leadership clear risk-benefit tradeoffs
• Located near a major metropolitan airport and willing to travel to project sites

Nice to have:

• Owner’s rep or owner’s PM experience on financed projects, including lender draws and Independent Engineer reporting
• BLM land development or construction experience
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Autodesk Build, and Bluebeam
• OSHA 30 and/or PMP certification

Note:

Candidates who have led multiple projects through COD may be considered for the Senior PM level, but it is not guaranteed.