Senior Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Direct the complete lifecycle execution of extensive, intricate EPC projects from the notice to proceed until final acceptance.

• Supervise various project phases while ensuring alignment of design standards, construction practices, schedules, and commercial requirements.

• Offer strategic decision-making assistance to field teams and proactively address issues.

• Aid in estimating, conduct constructability reviews, develop procurement strategies, and evaluate subcontractors.

• Exemplify outstanding safety practices and promote continuous improvement initiatives in safety and quality.

• Collaborate with the Quality team on inspections, problem resolution, and adherence to specifications.

• Oversee budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, margin protection, commercial strategy, contract management, claims, notifications, risks, and change management.

• Deliver executive-level reports on financial performance, risk factors, and variance drivers.

• Spearhead strategic scheduling, critical path analysis, productivity monitoring, and recovery planning.

• Act as a strategic liaison with clients, owner engineers, lenders, and key stakeholders.

• Navigate challenging discussions and sustain open communication during difficulties and changes.

• Mentor and nurture Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Field Engineers.

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and capability development initiatives.

• Identify, assess, and manage significant technical, commercial, schedule, subcontract, and safety risks.

• Conduct risk reviews with senior leadership and incorporate lessons learned into future planning.

• Provide high-level reporting ready for executives and lead both internal and external project meetings.

• Support Project Delivery governance and continuous improvement efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven leadership in large-scale EPC construction projects, ideally in utility-scale solar or renewable energy sectors.

• In-depth understanding of EPC execution, engineering processes, procurement strategies, and construction sequencing.

• Expertise in financial reporting, cost management, and commercial oversight.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a strong ability to engage clients.

• Capacity to influence cross-functional teams and mentor emerging project talent.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a high level of ownership and initiative.

• Proficient in project management software, including P6 and MS Project, as well as financial systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or a similar field (preferred).

• 8–10 years of project management experience.

• Minimum of 3 years leading complex or large-scale EPC projects.

• PMP certification (preferred).

• OSHA 10- or 30-hour safety certification (preferred).

• First Aid/CPR certification (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• E-Verify participation.