Project Manager - Utility Scale Solar Construction

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is seeking a Project Manager for utility-scale solar construction, onsite at our Arlington, VA headquarters. You will coordinate with teams, inspectors, contractors, and authorities to deliver projects from permitting through handover to O&M, with budgets, scheduling, contracting, and procurement management.

The role requires leadership, stakeholder coordination, and strong communication skills to manage multiple projects and ensure on-time, on-budget

Qualifications

• Solid experience in project management in utility-scale renewables.
• Experience in general contractor environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of solar renewable energy construction processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with scheduling software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute contractor agreements per specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports.
• Manage project cost accounting and project budgets to limit financial risk.
• Manage drawing takeoffs, estimating and subcontractor agreements.
• Coordinate all aspects of the project work with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule with internal/external partners.
• Oversee closeout activities including commissioning, training, warranties, and O&M handover.
• Manage RFIs and change order processes for projects.

Skills

Project management

Utility-scale renewables

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Communication

Contracting coordination

Tools

Microsoft Project

P6

Job description

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide new visa sponsorship for this role. However, qualified candidates who currently hold valid H-1B status and require an H-1B transfer are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

This Project Manager - Utility Scale Solar Construction (Onsite) position is based in our headquarters at Arlington, VA.

In this role, you will coordinate closely with internal teams, contractors, inspectors, consultants, local counties, and other relevant agencies to deliver projects successfully. You will oversee utility-scale solar projects from the permitting phase through construction closeout and handover to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team.

In this role, you will coordinate closely with internal teams, contractors, inspectors, consultants, local counties, and other relevant agencies to deliver projects successfully. You will oversee projects from the permitting phase through construction closeout and handover to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team.

This position is responsible for budget management, scheduling, contracting, and procurement coordination to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute contractor agreements written to ensure compliance with project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports.
• Manage project cost accounting and project budgets to limit financial risk.
• Manage drawing takeoffs, estimating and subcontractor agreements.
• Coordinates all aspects of the project work including equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors toward successful implementation of the project.
• Works with all project stakeholders, both internal and external to develop and maintain the project schedule.
• Maintains professional level of communication with subcontractors, equipment and material vendors, owners, inspectors, etc.
• Manage construction activities, contracts, and finances to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Contribute/manage efforts to problem solve for drawing conflicts and coordination with project consultants, site managers, etc.
• Manage closeout effort of the projects including commissioning, training, warranties and operation and maintenance manuals for turn over to O&M dept.
• Manage project budget, RFI, and change order management.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

We are looking for someone with a combination of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. If you meet at least 70% of the items below, we want to talk to you!

• Solid experience in project management in Utility-scale renewables. Those with experience at general contractor will be considered.
• Project and/or case management skills, including managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• High level knowledge of solar renewable energy construction process.
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, P6 or similar scheduling software to create and manage critical path project schedule.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with contractor outreach and project estimation.
• Strong technical understanding of drawings and specifications such that one can add value to troubleshooting/problem solving communication with contractors and superintendents.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, negotiating and customer service.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities and public officials.

Work Location, Structure, and Travel:

• This position will be based in the Arlington, VA
• Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region up to 25% of time.