Renewable Project Manager

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Renewable Project Manager to lead utility-scale procurement initiatives across a growing renewable portfolio. You will coordinate RFPs, PPAs, and QF programs while aligning regulatory and commercial deadlines with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will partner with developers, regulators, and internal subject-matter experts to track milestones, drive process improvements, and ensure readiness for commercial operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Policy, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project management, program coordination, regulatory, utility, energy, finance, construction, or a closely related area.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven stakeholder coordination skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and a process improvement mindset, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions.
• Experience with RFP processes and structured procurement activities.
• Familiarity with utility-scale solar, energy policy, PPAs, QF programs, and regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate utility-scale renewable procurement activities, including RFPs, PPAs, and QF projects.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between renewable developers, regulatory stakeholders, PSC staff, and internal SMEs.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, deadlines, and action items across multiple concurrent workstreams to ensure timely execution.
• Support evaluation, procurement, contract administration, and commercial operation readiness by facilitating effective information sharing and coordination among stakeholders.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by developing and enhancing tracking tools, workflows, and communication processes.
• Support regulatory filings, certifications, and compliance-related activities associated with renewable procurement programs.
• Interpret technical, commercial, and regulatory information provided by engineering and other internal teams to support informed decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in regulatory, transmission, planning, legal, commercial, and engineering to align project objectives and requirements.
• Influence stakeholders and project outcomes without direct authority by building strong relationships and using clear, persuasive communication.
• Contribute to long-term resource planning and generation investment strategies through high-visibility renewable projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

RFP processes

Regulatory affairs

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Policy, Finance, or related field

Master's degree in Energy Policy, Sustainability, or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Renewable Project Manager – Utility-Scale Procurement

Job Description

This role provides project management leadership for a growing portfolio of utility-scale renewable generation projects and highly regulated procurement activities. You will coordinate complex RFP processes, manage stakeholder engagement, support Qualifying Facility programs, and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and visibility across multiple workstreams. The primary objective is to improve execution of renewable procurement programs while ensuring that regulatory and commercial deadlines are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate utility-scale renewable procurement activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Qualifying Facility (QF) projects.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between renewable developers, regulatory stakeholders, Public Service Commission staff, and internal subject matter experts.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, deadlines, and action items across multiple concurrent workstreams to ensure timely execution.
• Support evaluation, procurement, contract administration, and commercial operation readiness by facilitating effective information sharing and coordination among stakeholders involved in project reviews.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by developing and enhancing tracking tools, workflows, and communication processes that increase efficiency and transparency.
• Support regulatory filings, certifications, and compliance-related activities associated with renewable procurement programs.
• Interpret technical, commercial, and regulatory information provided by engineering and other internal teams to support informed decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in regulatory, transmission, planning, legal, commercial, and engineering to align project objectives and requirements.
• Influence stakeholders and project outcomes without direct authority by building strong relationships and using clear, persuasive communication.
• Contribute to long-term resource planning and generation investment strategies through high-visibility renewable projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Policy, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project management, program coordination, regulatory, utility, energy, finance, construction, or a closely related area.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven stakeholder coordination skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and a process improvement mindset, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions.
• Experience with RFP processes and structured procurement activities.
• Familiarity with utility-scale solar, energy policy, power purchase agreements, qualifying facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and regulatory affairs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy, utility operations, power generation, transmission, energy policy, or energy procurement.
• Knowledge of contract administration and regulatory environments related to energy and utilities.
• Experience supporting Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Qualifying Facility (QF) programs.
• Understanding of utility-scale solar, battery storage, or power generation project lifecycles.
• Exposure to transmission systems or interconnection processes.
• Master's degree in Energy Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Strong interest in sustainability, clean energy, energy policy, and utility operations.
• Comfort working on strategic, high-visibility projects that impact long-term resource planning and generation investments.
• Motivation to influence and improve business processes rather than simply maintain existing programs.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Friday. You will operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative utility environment with frequent cross-functional interaction among regulatory, transmission, planning, legal, commercial, and engineering teams. The role provides exposure to executive-level decision making related to renewable generation portfolios and long-term resource planning. You will work directly with renewable developers, regulators, and internal subject matter experts on high-profile energy projects. The team values initiative, process improvement, ownership, and strong communication, creating a culture where proactive problem solving and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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