Remote Senior EPC Solar Project Lead

Signal Energy LLC; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of large utility-scale EPC projects. This role operates with high independence, ensuring safe, on-time, and financially disciplined delivery while developing future project leaders.

You will mentor project teams, manage budgets and contracts, and partner with owners, lenders, and key stakeholders to maintain milestone alignment and deliver performance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of project management experience.
• 3+ years leading large-scale EPC projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 and First Aid/CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle execution of large, complex EPC projects from NTP through final acceptance.
• Oversee multiple project phases with design standards, construction best practices, schedule commitments, and commercial requirements.
• Provide strategic decision-making support to field teams and resolve issues to maintain momentum.
• Manage contract administration, change management, and major commercial events.
• Provide executive-level reporting on financial performance, risks, and milestone health.
• Mentor Project Managers, APMs, PEs, and Field Engineers to build a strong succession pipeline.

Skills

EPC leadership

Client liaison

Scheduling expertise

Risk management

Mentoring/ coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

PMP Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Financial systems

Job description

CoVolt Power in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of large utility-scale EPC projects. This role operates with high independence, ensuring safe, on-time, and financially disciplined delivery while developing future project leaders.

You will mentor project teams, manage budgets and contracts, and partner with owners, lenders, and key stakeholders to maintain milestone alignment and deliver performance.