Senior Project Manager, EPC

Jobtailor; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced EPC Project Manager to lead large-scale specialty construction projects from feasibility through execution. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction teams to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a track record in project lifecycle management. Willingness to travel up to 100% and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing large-scale specialty construction projects.
• Experience as EPC Project Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience with feasibility studies, conceptual design, site assessment, and proposal support.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Ability to work varying days and hours; comply with work authorization (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Engage in early project development including feasibility studies and cost estimation.
• Lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery of EPC projects.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Negotiate contracts and manage change orders.
• Provide reports to stakeholders.
• Mentor and manage project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

Accubid

Primavera

ACC

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Engage in early project development, including feasibility studies, site diligence, conceptual design, and cost estimation
• Collaborate with business development and engineering teams on proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
• Advise on project strategy and risk during the pre-contract award phase
• Lead planning, organization, staffing, and delivery of electrical and/or specialty systems EPC projects
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Guide and oversee other Project Managers
• Select, develop, and mentor managerial talent
• Serve as primary contact for clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Present project updates and progress reports to senior leadership and clients
• Negotiate contracts, manage change orders, and address contractual issues
• Oversee engineering and design reviews, drawings, specifications, and constructability analyses
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services
• Develop procurement plans, evaluate bids, and oversee vendor performance
• Oversee on-site construction activities, site visits, crews, customers, foremen, and subcontractors
• Ensure safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, cost control, and profitability
• Identify and mitigate risks and implement recovery plans
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions
• Maintain contracts, financial records, progress reports, and closeout analysis
• Provide timely written and oral reports to stakeholders
• Engage in contractor license requirements and obtain company-level licenses as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical training and experience
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing large-scale specialty construction projects
• Significant experience in an EPC Project Manager or similar leadership role
• Experience across the full project lifecycle
• Experience with feasibility studies, conceptual design, site assessment, and proposal support
• Strong leadership and technical skills
• Proficiency in project management methodologies
• Deep understanding of the construction trade, particularly Energy EPC contracts
• Experience evaluating, analyzing, and supporting design and engineering oversight
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Ability to work varying days and hours based on business needs
• Ability to engage in contractor license requirements and obtain additional company-level licenses as needed
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience with Accubid, ACC, and Primavera preferred
• Successful background and drug test required
• Employment contingent on meeting applicable work authorization requirements through E-Verify

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale specialty construction projects, including feasibility studies, project planning, and risk management. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• EPC Project Management
• Project Lifecycle Management
• Leadership and Mentoring
• Contract Negotiation
• PMP Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Feasibility Studies
• Cost Estimation
• Project Planning
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Change Order Management
• Design Oversight
• KPI Monitoring
• Procurement Management
• Construction Oversight

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Energy EPC Contracts
• Construction Management
• Site Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance
• Contractual Issues

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Accubid
• Primavera
• ACC