PV/BESS Project Manager – Hybrid + RSU Incentives

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

RSU plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Clēnera, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale solar and storage projects in the United States, seeks a Project Manager to independently lead 2–4 complex construction programs from execution strategy through turnover. You’ll own delivery performance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment, coordinating with EPC and pre-construction teams to maintain schedule integrity.

In Boise, Idaho-based operations, you’ll drive safety, quality, procurement, and change management while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management, and;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience executing utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Own execution readiness by validating scope, drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and project controls are established, and ensuring project documentation standards are implemented and sustained in Procore.
• Drive regulatory, permitting, and interconnection readiness by confirming permitting status, ensuring regulatory conditions are satisfied, and verifying utility interconnection agreements are in place and aligned with schedule needs.
• Lead schedule development and control by building and maintaining an integrated schedule with EPC and Pre-Construction partners, identifying critical path threats early, and initiating recovery actions as soon as slippage is identified.
• Direct procurement and logistics coordination by validating procurement plans for major materials/equipment, aligning delivery timing with construction sequencing, and actively managing delivery and inventory risks that could affect progress.
• Establish project-wide safety expectations by implementing safety protocols and training plans with the EPC, monitoring compliance, and ensuring corrective actions are executed promptly when risks are identified.
• Lead project kickoff and major activity kickoffs by aligning internal teams, EPC partners, and key stakeholders on strategy, milestones, roles, and project controls for consistent execution.
• Manage project financial performance by owning CAPEX/EPC budget tracking, spend curve management, cost code governance, and rigorous review of EPC billing, invoices, and supporting documentation to support accurate payment recommendations.
• Execute disciplined change management by evaluating change drivers, verifying documentation, assessing schedule/cost impacts, and ensuring change orders are integrated into project baselines and payment processes.
• Coordinate quality and inspection interfaces by planning and supporting AHJ and Independent Engineer (IE) inspections, tracking outcomes, and ensuring quality assurance actions remain aligned to contract deliverables and schedule needs.
• Lead commissioning, closeout, and turnover by managing punch list completion, verifying as-builts and O&M documentation, coordinating training for operations/maintenance personnel, closing contracts/final payments, and capturing lessons learned.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.

Skills

Schedule controls

Cost controls

EPC contracts

Solar tech

Risk management

Stakeholder mgmt

QA/QC

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field experience

Tools

Procore

Job description

Clēnera, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale solar and storage projects in the United States, seeks a Project Manager to independently lead 2–4 complex construction programs from execution strategy through turnover. You’ll own delivery performance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment, coordinating with EPC and pre-construction teams to maintain schedule integrity.

In Boise, Idaho-based operations, you’ll drive safety, quality, procurement, and change management while