VP- Project Management (Solar EPC)

SunEnergy1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Vice President of Project Management to lead all project execution across its utility-scale solar, substation, transmission, and BESS portfolio. This executive will own project delivery performance from construction through commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are consistently met.

The leader will oversee all Project Managers and Project Directors and serve as a key driver of execution excellence across the EPC organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction or EPC project delivery.
• 7+ years in leadership managing project teams.
• Experience overseeing 100MW+ projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Project Management organization across all active projects.
• Oversee execution of utility-scale solar, substation, transmission, and BESS projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Drive portfolio reporting, forecasting, and executive-level KPIs.
• Manage project risk, change orders, and recovery plans.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance.
• Develop and mentor project management leadership team.
• Improve project controls, systems, and execution processes.
• Support client relationships and executive-level project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Portfolio management

Budgeting

Scheduling

EPC project delivery

PMP or PE

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

ERP

Job description

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Vice President of Project Management to lead all project execution across its utility-scale solar, substation, transmission, and BESS portfolio. This executive will own project delivery performance from construction through commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are consistently met.

This leader will oversee all Project Managers and Project Directors and serve as a key driver of execution excellence across the EPC organization. Manage the end-to-end EPC lifecycle of utility scale projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Project Management organization across all active projects
• Oversee execution of utility-scale solar, substation, transmission, and BESS projects
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Drive portfolio reporting, forecasting, and executive-level KPIs
• Manage project risk, change orders, and recovery plans
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance
• Develop and mentor project management leadership team
• Improve project controls, systems, and execution processes
• Support client relationships and executive-level project reviews

Requirements

• 15+ years in construction or EPC project delivery
• 7+ years in leadership managing project teams
• Utility-scale solar, substation, or transmission experience required
• Experience overseeing 100MW+ projects
• Strong background in project controls, budgeting, and scheduling
• Experience managing large project portfolios ($500M+ annually preferred)
• Proven executive communication and leadership skills

Preferred

• PMP or PE license
• EPC contractor or utility experience
• Primavera P6 / Procore / ERP experience

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered safely and on schedule
• Strong margin and financial performance
• Accurate forecasting and reporting
• High-performing, scalable PM organization
• Strong client satisfaction and repeat business