Senior Solar Project Manager - Owner's Rep & EPC Lead

energyRe; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

energyRe is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale solar projects on behalf of the Owner. The role drives pre-construction planning, supports EPC selection and contract execution, and manages construction through to turnover to operations.

You will interface with EPCs, consultants, landowners, utilities, and local authorities, promoting safety, budget control, and high-quality standards while mentoring junior team members and helping build best-in-class construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive construction PM experience, preferably in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success managing EPC contracts and owner's representative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from development handoff through construction completion and turnover to operations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring compliance with Owner's objectives.
• Directly oversee EPC contract execution, including change management, claims mitigation, and risk management.
• Communicating and reporting updates between all stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with EPCs, consultants, landowners, utilities, and local authorities.
• Support scheduling, forecasting, and reporting for the broader Construction group.
• Assist with departmental training and mentoring of junior team members.
• Support development of best practices, standardized processes, and knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Smartsheets

Procore

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

energyRe is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale solar projects on behalf of the Owner. The role drives pre-construction planning, supports EPC selection and contract execution, and manages construction through to turnover to operations.

You will interface with EPCs, consultants, landowners, utilities, and local authorities, promoting safety, budget control, and high-quality standards while mentoring junior team members and helping build best-in-class construction