Utility-Scale Solar Engineering Project Manager

LVI Associates; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Certifications support

Job summary

LVI Associates in the United States is seeking a Senior Utility-Scale Project Manager to lead the execution of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and hybrid energy projects across North America. You will manage large, complex projects from engineering through commissioning, serving as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, engineering teams, utilities, and stakeholders.

The role is remote eligible, with regular domestic travel to project sites and company offices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in utility-scale power generation or related infra.
• Experience leading multiple utility-scale solar and/or battery storage projects >100 MW.
• Proven ability to manage projects through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid energy projects through all execution phases.
• Manage schedules, budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and overall commercial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners.
• Drive planning, risk management, change management, and decision tracking.
• Maintain project controls, logs, and stakeholder communications.
• Support procurement, construction coordination, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships for successful delivery.
• Identify and mitigate schedule, cost, and execution risks.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Utility-Scale Project Manager (Remote)

Overview

Our client, a growing renewable energy engineering and project delivery firm, is seeking a Senior Utility-Scale Project Manager to lead the execution of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and hybrid energy projects across North America. This role is responsible for managing large, complex projects from engineering through commissioning and closeout while serving as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, engineering teams, utilities, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid energy projects through all phases of execution.


• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and overall commercial performance.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external project partners.


• Drive project planning, risk management, change management, and decision tracking.


• Maintain project controls, documentation, action item logs, and stakeholder communications.


• Support procurement, construction coordination, commissioning, and project closeout activities.


• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring successful project delivery.


• Identify and mitigate schedule, cost, and execution risks.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of project management experience within utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, or related infrastructure industries.


• Experience leading multiple utility-scale solar and/or battery storage projects exceeding 100 MW.


• Proven success managing projects through engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and turnover.


• Strong contract, commercial, and change management experience.


• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and resource planning.


• Knowledge of utility-scale PV systems, BESS, substations, high-voltage infrastructure, SCADA, and interconnection processes.


• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.


• Experience managing geographically dispersed project teams.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Experience with both utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.


• PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification.


• Experience working for an EPC contractor, developer, owner's engineer, or engineering consulting organization.


• Familiarity with ISO/RTO and utility interconnection processes.


• NABCEP, OSHA, or other industry certifications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.


• Equivalent experience may be considered.

Travel

• Regular domestic travel required.


• Occasional international travel may be necessary.


• Valid passport or ability to obtain one preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000-$190,000


• Annual bonus opportunity


• Comprehensive health benefits


• 401(k) with employer contribution


• Generous PTO policy


• Paid holidays


• Professional development and certification support

Work Environment

• Remote eligible.


• Periodic travel to company offices and project sites required.


• Ideal for professionals experienced in managing complex utility-scale renewable energy projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.