Project Manager - Solar

Green Recruitment Company; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Recruitment Company is recruiting for a Project Manager (Solar + BESS) for a nationwide EPC firm. The role requires leading project teams through planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The position is full-time and site-based with a monthly rotation. Travel to project sites nationwide (TN, GA, MS, TX) is 100%. Prior renewable energy or T&D experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in renewable energy or T&D projects.
• 100% travel required; projects are nationally based.
• Site-based, full-time position. Monthly rotation.
• Experience leading EPC projects from planning through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to achieve goals with safety, quality, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with contract, safety, quality plans, and policies.
• Manage scheduling, procurement, and field execution; drive recovery plans as needed.
• Oversee change orders, cost control, and reporting of project performance.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with owners, engineers, and regulators.
• Coach and develop project management staff and ensure closeout compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety management

Budget control

Scheduling

Contract management

Stakeholder relations

Job description

MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN 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

Project Manager (Solar + BESS)

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

Project Leadership & Execution

• 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.

• Facilitate effective communication among all project stakeholders.

Schedule & Financial Management

• 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.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.