Senior Project Executive

Amica Talent Limited; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Amica Talent is partnering with an established renewable energy EPC business to appoint a Portfolio Executive to lead a portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the Midwest.

This senior leadership role carries full portfolio P&L responsibility, oversight of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, and ownership of key customer relationships. The position can be remote within the Midwest or based in Scottsdale, AZ, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership with P&L responsibility of $100M+
• Experience leading multiple PMs and senior PMs
• Strong electrical construction background in utility-scale solar or BESS
• Experience with union environments and PLAs is valuable
• Strong commercial judgment in contracts and negotiations

Responsibilities

• Own portfolio budgets, forecasts, financial performance and project outcomes.
• Lead and develop PMs and Senior PMs across multiple projects.
• Oversee delivery from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Build strong customer relationships and lead portfolio reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, safety and quality teams to resolve delivery challenges.
• Strengthen union relationships and support labour planning for the portfolio.
• Improve delivery methods, productivity and cost competitiveness while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Portfolio management

P&L leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Electrical construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Location: Midwest US (Remote) or Phoenix, AZ | Up to 50% Travel

Amica Talent is partnering with an established renewable energy EPC business to appoint a Portfolio Executive to lead a portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the Midwest.

This is a senior leadership opportunity with full portfolio P&L responsibility, oversight of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, and ownership of key customer relationships. You’ll combine commercial leadership with a strong understanding of electrical construction to deliver safe, profitable projects and develop the team around you.

The role

• Own portfolio budgets, forecasts, financial performance and project outcomes.
• Lead and develop PMs and Senior PMs across multiple projects.
• Oversee delivery from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Build strong customer relationships, support repeat business and lead portfolio reviews.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, safety and quality teams to resolve challenges and maintain delivery commitments.
• Strengthen union relationships and support effective labour planning across a heavily union project portfolio.
• Improve delivery methods, productivity and cost competitiveness while maintaining safety and quality.

What we’re looking for

• A strong electrical construction background, ideally within utility-scale solar, BESS or related power infrastructure.
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility for portfolios or business units exceeding $100 million.
• Experience leading multiple PMs and developing senior project delivery teams.
• Significant experience delivering projects in union environments, particularly across the Midwest.
• Direct experience working with union halls and local unions, including IBEW, with an understanding of manpower planning and labour relations.
• Experience establishing, negotiating or administering Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) would be particularly valuable.
• Strong commercial judgment across contracts, forecasting, customer negotiations and subcontractor management.
• A track record of improving project execution and building lasting customer relationships.

Location and travel

The position can be based remotely within the Midwest or in Scottsdale, Arizona, with up to 50% travel. Relocation assistance to Scottsdale is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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