Sr. Project Manager

CrestCura Energy Services; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact renewable projects

Collaborative, expert-driven team

Competitive compensation

Flexible and remote-friendly work

Job summary

CrestCura Energy Services is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead utility-scale PV and energy storage projects. You will drive project delivery from development through commissioning, coordinating clients, developers, EPCs, OEMs, and consultants.

The role requires a proven track record across all project phases, strong communication, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and risks in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience managing utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Proven track record managing projects through development, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of PV and BESS technologies, including system design, performance, and key OEMs.
• Experience working with EPC contracts, project finance stakeholders, and owner’s engineer functions.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., scheduling, risk management, cost control).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or a portfolio in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Project Manager representing CrestCura on assigned PV and/or BESS projects or portfolios.
• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities across all project phases.
• Act as the central point of coordination between clients, developers, EPCs, OEMs, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical oversight on PV and BESS system design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including technical, contractual, and commercial issues.
• Support contract negotiations and review key project agreements (EPC, supply, O&M, interconnection).
• Develop and present project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates to clients.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CrestCura’s project management methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client-facing skills

Communication

Portfolio management

Renewable energy domain knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar (PV) & Energy Storage (BESS)

Company Overview

CrestCura is a specialized service provider delivering expert (SME) services for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. We partner with developers, IPPs, investors, and EPC contractors to provide high-impact technical and project execution support across the full project lifecycle. We specialize in construction management, commissioning, repowering, and other critical electrical services.

We’ve supported over 5 GW of PV Commissioning, 3 GW of PV EPCm, 5 GWh of BESS Commissioning, as well as over 50 RRR projects (DC & AC).

CrestCura brings unmatched technical expertise, deep field experience, and a proven ability to solve complex challenges with speed and precision. As industry pioneers and subject matter experts, our team has been involved in some of the earliest and most advanced solar projects in the U.S.

Position Summary

CrestCura is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as the primary point of leadership for client-facing utility-scale PV and BESS projects or portfolios. This role is responsible for driving project execution, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery from development through commissioning and closeout.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in renewable energy project delivery, strong client management skills, and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor across technical and commercial domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Project Manager representing CrestCura on assigned PV and/or BESS projects or portfolios
• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities across all project phases
• Act as the central point of coordination between clients, developers, EPCs, OEMs, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
• Provide strategic guidance and technical oversight on PV and BESS system design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including technical, contractual, and commercial issues
• Support contract negotiations and review key project agreements (EPC, supply, O&M, interconnection, etc.)
• Develop and present project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates to clients
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CrestCura’s project management methodologies and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience managing utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects
• Proven track record managing projects through development, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases
• Strong understanding of PV and BESS technologies, including system design, performance, and key OEMs
• Experience working with EPC contracts, project finance stakeholders, and owner’s engineer functions
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., scheduling, risk management, cost control)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects or a portfolio in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification, PE license, or other advanced degree
• Experience with an IPP, Utility, or EPC in a Project Management role
• Familiarity with grid interconnection processes and utility coordination
• Experience in an advisory, owner’s engineer, or consulting role

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Collaborative, expert-driven team environment
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Flexible and remote-friendly work structure

Location

Remote (with occasional travel to project sites and client meetings – 10-25%)