Senior Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive execution of large, intricate EPC projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through to final acceptance.

• Supervise various project phases, ensuring compliance with design standards, construction practices, timelines, and commercial requirements.

• Offer strategic decision-making assistance to field teams and actively address issues as they arise.

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

• Exhibit exemplary safety behavior and maintain safety expectations.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety and quality.

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

• Manage budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, margin protection, and overarching commercial strategy.

• Oversee contract management, claims processing, notifications, risk exposures, and changes.

• Provide executive-level reporting on financial performance, risks, and variance drivers.

• Lead strategic scheduling, perform critical-path analysis, monitor productivity, and develop recovery plans.

• Act as the primary strategic interface with clients, owner engineers, lenders, and other key stakeholders.

• Navigate challenging discussions and maintain open communication during difficulties or changes.

• Lead, mentor, and develop personnel involved in project delivery while supporting succession planning.

• Offer coaching, performance evaluations, and development strategies.

• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and initiatives aimed at building capabilities.

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

• Conduct major risk assessments and ensure follow-through on mitigation strategies.

• Deliver executive-ready reports detailing project progress, issues, financials, and milestone health.

• Facilitate 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.

• Advanced understanding of EPC execution, engineering workflows, procurement strategies, and construction sequencing.

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

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities, with a strong aptitude for client interaction.

• Capable of influencing cross-functional teams and mentoring emerging project talent.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, demonstrating a high degree of ownership and initiative.

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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or a related discipline (preferred).

• At least 8–10 years of project management experience, including a 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.