Senior Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar (EPC Construction) (Large-Scale Solar Energy Projects – USA)

Protecnium; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Protecnium, an international engineering firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager for utility-scale solar EPC construction in the United States. The role centers on full construction delivery from mobilization to commissioning.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure safety, schedule, cost, and quality across large-scale PV projects, with initial onsite assignment in The Woodlands, TX and eventual site relocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, mobilization, construction execution and final handover.
• Take full responsibility for project schedules, budgets, forecasting, productivity and financial performance.
• Direct field operations and coordinate Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities.
• Manage subcontractors and major suppliers, including change orders, claims and commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE), quality and contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks, recovery plans and critical path issues.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, project owners, utilities, authorities, engineering partners and internal management.
• Prepare executive reports, forecasts and progress reviews.
• Support procurement, constructability assessments and resource planning.
• Lead commissioning coordination, project close-out, turnover documentation and lessons learned.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity and overall project performance to ensure successful delivery.

Job description

Protecnium is an international firm specializing in engineering and technical services (www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar (EPC Construction) to join our team for large-scale photovoltaic solar construction projects in the United States.

• Position: Senior Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar (EPC Construction)
• Project: Large-Scale Utility-Scale Solar PV Construction Projects.
• Country: USA
• Location: Initial assignment in The Woodlands, Texas, followed by relocation to the assigned project site, primarily in South Carolina or Texas, with potential opportunities in Florida or Georgia. (100% onsite)
• Estimated Project Duration: Long-term / Project-based assignment. In general, when a project ends, we try to place the employee on other projects to provide continuity.

Summary

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the full construction delivery of utility-scale photovoltaic solar projects, working from the EPC Contractor / General Contractor side.

The selected candidate will have direct responsibility for safety, scheduling, costs, quality and overall project execution, from initial mobilization through commissioning and final close-out.

We are looking for a professional with strong construction management experience, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, and managing all aspects of large-scale solar construction projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, mobilization, construction execution and final handover.
• Take full responsibility for project schedules, budgets, forecasting, productivity and financial performance.
• Direct field operations and coordinate Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities.
• Manage subcontractors and major suppliers, including change orders, claims and commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE), quality and contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks, recovery plans and critical path issues.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, project owners, utilities, authorities, engineering partners and internal management.
• Prepare executive reports, forecasts and progress reviews.
• Support procurement, constructability assessments and resource planning.
• Lead commissioning coordination, project close-out, turnover documentation and lessons learned.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity and overall project performance to ensure successful delivery.