Senior Project Manager - Utility Scale Wind - REMOTE

Progressive; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead utility-scale wind construction across the United States. You will manage all phases from pre-construction through COD, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to meet schedule and budget targets.

The role requires 10+ years in renewable energy or heavy industrial construction, with proven experience on wind farm projects valued at $100M+.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in renewable energy or heavy industrial construction.
• Mandatory experience managing utility-scale wind farm construction projects.
• Experience overseeing projects valued at $100M+.
• Knowledge of wind turbine installation, civil foundations, substations, and interconnections.
• Experience with EPC or managing EPC contractors and large cross-functional teams.
• Strong project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Willingness to travel extensively to active project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of utility-scale wind farm construction projects from NTP through COD.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Oversee EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and reporting metrics.
• Monitor project costs, approve expenditures, and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, permitting, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all HSE standards.
• Manage project closeout, commissioning, turnover documentation, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Utility Scale Wind Construction

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of large-scale wind energy construction projects across the United States. This role will be responsible for managing all phases of utility-scale wind projects from pre-construction through commissioning and commercial operation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering utility-scale wind energy projects, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of managing complex construction programs safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution of utility-scale wind farm construction projects from Notice to Proceed through Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Oversee EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and reporting metrics.
• Monitor project costs, approve expenditures, and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, permitting, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all HSE standards.
• Manage project closeout, commissioning, turnover documentation, and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience within renewable energy, power generation, or heavy industrial construction.
• Mandatory experience managing utility-scale wind farm construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing projects valued at $100M+.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Wind turbine installation
• Civil construction and foundations
• Collection systems
• Substations
• Transmission interconnections
• Project commissioning and startup
• Experience at an EPC or managing EPC contractors and large cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling software.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to active project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience working for a renewable energy developer, IPP, utility, or EPC contractor.
• Experience managing multiple utility-scale wind projects simultaneously.
• Owner's representative project management experience.
• Familiarity with renewable project development and interconnection processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Successfully delivers utility-scale wind projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Builds effective relationships with contractors, utilities, landowners, and project stakeholders.
• Proactively solves problems and drives accountability across all project teams.
• Leads with a strong focus on execution, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding renewable energy platform

Note: Candidates must possess direct experience managing the construction of utility-scale wind energy projects. Experience limited to solar, commercial, or industrial construction without utility-scale wind project leadership experience will not be considered.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.