Senior Project Manager (Wind/Utility-Scale Solar)

Spencer Ogden; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An international renewable energy platform based in Houston is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of project management experience, specifically in the renewable energy sector, with proven success in delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong EPC oversight and commercial awareness are essential. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to work on impactful renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience within energy or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success delivering utility-scale wind projects through full EPC lifecycle and COD.
• Strong understanding of project scopes, contracts, scheduling, estimating, and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams with a focus on mitigating cost and schedule risk.
• Oversee development and maintenance of project schedules and progress reporting.
• Track budgets, manage reforecasts, and support updates to overall project economics.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil preferred)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

We are currently partnered with a well-capitalized, international renewable energy platform in the search for a Senior Project Manager to support their growing U.S. portfolio. This organization has a strong global presence and is actively expanding its North American utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage pipeline.

This role is based in Houston (hybrid schedule) and will play a critical part in delivering large-scale renewable projects from late-stage development through construction and COD.

Wind experience is required.

The Senior Project Manager will report into senior leadership within Project Management & Construction and will be responsible for delivering utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS projects on time and within budget. This is an owner-side position requiring strong EPC oversight, commercial awareness, and hands-on risk management experience.

The right candidate will bring proven wind project execution experience at utility scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams with a focus on mitigating cost and schedule risk
• Oversee development and maintenance of project schedules and progress reporting
• Track budgets, manage reforecasts, and support updates to overall project economics
• Provide oversight and active management of EPC contractors
• Support change order review and negotiation
• Lead technical due diligence efforts tied to project financing
• Manage RFP processes and EPC partner selection
• Interface directly with utilities to support successful interconnection and execution
• Perform gap analysis, troubleshooting, and milestone management across projects
• Support CAPEX development and project prioritization efforts
• Lead project handoff to Asset Management upon COD

Required Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil preferred)
• 8+ years of project management experience within energy or infrastructure
• Demonstrated success delivering utility-scale wind projects through full EPC lifecycle and COD (wind is non-negotiable)
• Experience operating in an owner’s rep or IPP environment overseeing EPC partners
• Strong understanding of project scopes, contracts, scheduling, estimating, and constructability
• Familiarity with permitting, land coordination, and interconnection processes
• Working knowledge of utility interconnection frameworks and ISO environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• PMP certification
• Deep North American wind experience
• Advanced project management tool proficiency