Senior EPC Project Manager [Hybrid]

Edf Renewable Energy, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health coverage

401k matching

Paid time off

Training & mentorship

Job summary

EDF power solutions North America seeks a Senior EPC Project Manager to lead the EPC execution for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and budget control while coordinating with cross-functional teams and contractors through planning, execution, and handover.

Role requires 6+ years in renewables EPC, proven contractor negotiation experience, and strong leadership with proficiency in MS Office and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in renewables EPC markets and construction.
• Experience negotiating contracts with EPC contractors on projects > $100M.
• Proven ability to lead a project execution team and work in cross-functional structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPC execution for Utility-Scale Solar, On-Shore Wind, and Storage projects.
• Manage EPC contracts and project execution plan; coordinate with site teams and SMEs.
• Ensure safety, quality, budget, and schedule control; oversee transport/logistics and testing/commissioning plans.
• Assist in EPC services procurement, RFP evaluation, and contractor selection.
• Contribute to process improvements and lessons learned for cost and schedule optimization.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

MS Office

English

Project management

Renewable energy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Scope of Position

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low‑carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks:

EDF power solutions offers best‑in‑class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low‑cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $120,800 to $201,300 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $145,000 to $170,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job: The Senior EPC Project Manager (Sr. EPC PM) is responsible for leading EPC execution activities in accordance with EDFR’s safety, quality, and management standards, for Utility-Scale Solar, On-Shore Wind, and Energy Storage Projects within EDFR’s portfolio. They will work with cross-functional teams and subject-matter-experts to manage EPC contractors from contractor selection, through execution, completion and project handover, and support advanced stage project development activities such as EPC services procurement and contracting.

Responsibilities

• EPC Project Execution
  • Manage the implementation of the EPC contract and the project execution plan.
  • Manage and work closely with the EDF site team, internal and external subject matter experts.
  • Accountable for project safety, quality, budget, and schedule control.
  • Lead or participate in day-to-day coordination activities (Plan-of-day meetings, monthly meetings, engineering meetings).
  • Accountable for implementation of transport and logistics plan with respect to Owner Provided Equipment.
  • Accountable for Testing and Commissioning plan preparation and implementation.
  • Perform project close-out activities, such as claims settlement, lessons learned, cost and schedule analysis.
• EPC Contracting
  • Accountable for negotiation of technical and commercial contract exhibits.
  • Coordinate internal exhibits review with subject matter experts.
  • Contribute to negotiation of the EPC contract.
• EPC Services Procurement
  • Support RFP Bid evaluation and contractors’ selection.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Contribute to or lead initiatives such as improving processes and developing tools.
  • Evaluate feasibility and impact of LCOE reduction initiatives.
  • Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others:1-2 direct, 5-7 indirect.

Working Conditions: Approximately 80% of the time is spent in the office environment, using computers (frequent use of MS Office Suite), phones, and general office equipment. Approximately 20% of the time is spent in the field nationally and internationally, visiting projects, evaluating sites, and meeting project team members and various stakeholders.

Fiscal Responsibilities: EPC Budget

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience including comprehensive and diversified knowledge of the construction industry, renewables EPC market, including knowledge of renewables industry best management practices, codes, standards, and engineering principles.
• Extensive experience working and negotiating with EPC Contractors on contracts exceeding $100M.
• Experience executing projects in accordance with project management principles.
• Experience working in cross‑functional organization structure.
• Experience leading a project execution team.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills with counterparties of varied interests and levels of technical and business expertise.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with geographically disperse, cross functional team members (i.e., engineering, construction, program management, developers, etc.)
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and shifting business priorities.
• Knowledge of renewable power plant design (electrical, civil, etc.)
• Knowledge of renewable energy project offtake and financing structures.
• Knowledge of national and regional regulatory environment.
• Highly motivated, self‑starter, ability to work well with others and be a good team player.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written), and with MS Office Suite (Excel, Project, Power Point).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, visit job sites.