Project Manager - Solar

The Green Recruitment Company; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Project Manager for Solar + BESS projects to lead and deliver nationwide EPC initiatives. The role requires leadership of project teams through planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.

Projects are nationwide with 100% travel; current locations include TN, GA, MS, TX, and more. This is a full-time, site-based position demanding extensive travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct project teams to achieve project goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, project work plans, safety plans, quality plans, and company policies and initiatives.
• Drive project performance to meet or exceed budgets, schedules, and organizational objectives.
• Oversee project estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, procurement activities, and field execution.
• Develop and implement project recovery plans when necessary to address schedule or cost impacts.

Job description

Project Manager (Solar + BESS)

MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY OR T&D PROJECTS

This is a full time site based position with a monthly rotation.

Current Project Locations - TN, GA, MS, TX

100% travel required. Projects are nationally based.

A nationwide Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall execution and performance of assigned projects, ensuring successful delivery with a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance. This role provides leadership and direction to project teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct project teams to achieve project goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, project work plans, safety plans, quality plans, and company policies and initiatives.
• Drive project performance to meet or exceed budgets, schedules, and organizational objectives.
• Oversee project estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, procurement activities, and field execution.
• Develop and implement project recovery plans when necessary to address schedule or cost impacts.

Safety & Quality Management

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor project operations to protect the well-being of employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure all project activities are executed with safety and quality as primary priorities.

Stakeholder & Client Relations

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and local communities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with authorities having jurisdiction and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain accountability for project schedules, including procurement lead times, resource planning, cost controls, schedule impact analysis, and schedule optimization strategies.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage change orders, including assessment of schedule and cost impacts and preparation of associated claims.
• Review and oversee weekly labor reports and monthly project performance reports.
• Compile and review owner/client pay applications and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Execute major purchase orders and subcontract agreements.

Team Development & Project Closeout

• Review and approve daily timekeeping records for project personnel.
• Lead project closeout activities and ensure all contractual closeout requirements are successfully completed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across project teams.
• Coach, mentor, and support the professional development of project management staff.