Senior Construction Lead, Solar PV Projects

EDP Renewables North America; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Construction Lead Expert in Houston, TX. You will manage construction of company-owned assets by third-party contractors, ensuring safety, quality, and budget alignment from permitting through completion.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field and 10+ years in project management, including rooftop solar PV and large ground-mount projects. Onsite/hybrid work arrangement with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in project management.
• 5+ years managing rooftop solar PV projects ≥500 kW and FT/SAT ground-mount ≥3 MW.
• PMP is desirable but not required.
• Office and construction field experience is valued.
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management tools (MS Project/Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence to complete projects on schedule.
• Coordinate with internal teams for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction.
• Manage contracts with external consultants and contractors.
• Conduct site visits (monthly) to verify IFC packages meet standards.
• Report progress weekly and manage project risks and changes.
• Develop project scope, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Procore

Bluebeam

Smartsheets

Job description

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Construction Lead Expert in Houston, TX. You will manage construction of company-owned assets by third-party contractors, ensuring safety, quality, and budget alignment from permitting through completion.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field and 10+ years in project management, including rooftop solar PV and large ground-mount projects. Onsite/hybrid work arrangement with travel as needed.