Project Manager - Southeast

DEPCOM Power, Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for the Southeast portfolio to lead the execution of utility-scale Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage, and Repowering projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout.

You will create long-term value by leading project teams that deliver safe, reliable, and profitable results. This remote role requires travel 25–50% to field sites and demands applying Principle Based Management to strengthen ownership, improve execution discipline,

Qualifications

• Experience managing EPC, industrial, infrastructure, utility-scale renewable energy, or large capital projects valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, forecasting, risk mitigation, contracts, or customer commitments.
• Experience leading project teams, subcontractors, vendors, or cross-functional stakeholders.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa transfer or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and profitable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, compliance, and customer expectations.
• Develop and execute project plans, forecasts, risk mitigation strategies, and phase-gate deliverables from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout.
• Apply economic thinking to evaluate cost, risk, schedule, and value tradeoffs while making timely decisions that improve project outcomes.
• Build and develop high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, coaching for contribution, and aligning strengths to project and business needs.
• Coordinate customers, subcontractors, vendors, utilities, consultants, and internal partners to support transparent communication and disciplined execution.
• Strengthen customer and stakeholder relationships by resolving challenges, honoring commitments, and creating mutual long-term value.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

PMP, CCM, PE or related certifications

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a leading renewable energy EPC firm, is seeking a Project Manager for the Southeast portfolio to lead the execution of utility-scale Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage, and Repowering projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout.

As a Project Manager, you will create long-term value by leading project teams that deliver safe, reliable, and profitable results. You will apply Principle Based Management to strengthen ownership, improve execution discipline, make sound economic decisions, and build trusted customer and stakeholder relationships from pre-construction through closeout.

This is a remote role that requires travel to field construction project sites at a frequency between 25% - 50% dependent on project need.

Our Team

DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization executes turnkey PV, Battery Energy Storage, and Repower projects, including collection substations and generation transmission lines. The team partners with vendors, subcontractors, utilities, and internal capabilities to deliver disciplined project execution and strong customer outcomes nationwide.

What You Will Do

• Lead project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and profitable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, compliance, and customer expectations.
• Develop and execute project plans, forecasts, risk mitigation strategies, and phase-gate deliverables from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout.
• Apply economic thinking to evaluate cost, risk, schedule, and value tradeoffs while making timely decisions that improve project outcomes.
• Build and develop high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, coaching for contribution, and aligning strengths to project and business needs.
• Coordinate customers, subcontractors, vendors, utilities, consultants, and internal partners to support transparent communication and disciplined execution.
• Strengthen customer and stakeholder relationships by resolving challenges, honoring commitments, and creating mutual long-term value.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience managing EPC, industrial, infrastructure, utility scale renewable energy, or large capital projects valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, forecasting, risk mitigation, contracts, or customer commitments.
• Experience leading project teams, subcontractors, vendors, or cross-functional stakeholders.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

What Will Put You Ahead

• EPC experience in Utility Solar, Wind, BESS, conventional power or industrial projects.
• Experience leading self-perform construction execution on large or complex projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• PMP, CCM, PE, or other relevant project management or construction industry certifications.
• Experience partnering with Business Development, Estimating, Operations, or customers to support project pursuits, repeat business, and executable project solutions.

For this role, we anticipate paying $150k - $225k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).