Senior Construction PM – Energy & Renewables Leader

AKS Engineering & Forestry; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Weekly team lunches

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead major energy development projects (solar, PV, BESS, wind). You will manage planning, procurement, and construction activities, coordinate with clients and EPC partners, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Travel up to 50% is expected. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in energy project construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing the construction of major energy projects (solar, PV, BESS, wind preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Skilled in project and construction management, contract administration, and team leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, EPC partners, and internal teams to drive project outcomes.
• Supporting pre-construction planning, logistics, scheduling, and overall project strategy.
• Overseeing construction execution, contractor coordination, and the Owner’s scope of work throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviewing project deliverables, site plans, and integration documents to ensure alignment and minimize gaps.
• Managing contracts, change orders, project risks, and onsite issues collaboratively.
• Ensuring projects meet safety, environmental, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Leading project meetings, tracking progress, and communicating updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentoring project teams and supporting field staff to deliver projects safely, on time, and on budget.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead major energy development projects (solar, PV, BESS, wind). You will manage planning, procurement, and construction activities, coordinate with clients and EPC partners, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Travel up to 50% is expected. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in energy project construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership and communication skills.