EPC Solar Project Manager

Job Description

- REMOTE Position with 20-30% travel as required*

Company Overview: GIS

is a premier energy services company delivering comprehensive solutions across the evolving energy landscape. While rooted in over 75 years of excellence in offshore and onshore construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry, GIS has expanded its capabilities to include large-scale utility solar farm construction projects. Our continued commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence allows us to support both traditional and renewable energy sectors with the same trusted expertise.

Position Summary:

The Solar Project Manager is responsible for managing all phases of large-scale renewable energy projects, with a primary focus on utility-scale solar development. This includes overseeing front-end engineering, pre-construction planning, and project execution through final buyout. The role requires effective coordination across internal teams and external partners to ensure that scope, budget, schedule, and safety standards are met. Acting as the central point of accountability, the Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional efforts, supports contract and cost controls, and ensures seamless communication between engineering, procurement, construction, and client stakeholders. This position plays a key role in driving operational excellence, project performance, and customer satisfaction within the company’s growing renewable energy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of multiple development functions, consultants, technicians, construction management, and be accountable for the execution and performance of the project

- Work closely with Development and Construction to accomplish company goals

- Assist in development of the project budget and all phases of the project for compliance with the budgetary goals

- Support and develop key project relationships with vendors, clients, and development parties

- Direct all facets of each project from pre-construction and initial construction efforts to project buy-out

- Work with all construction management and clients to complete the project on schedule

- Oversee management of project schedule

- Develop site logistics plans with construction manager

- Assist with constructability reviews during engineering phases

- Support construction manager in the set-up of jobsite and mobilization

- Establish the safety plan at the jobsite with corporate safety department

- Assist with management of employee relations and field personnel/subcontractors

- Monitor and update project projections monthly

- Monitor project costs

- Implement change management procedure in accordance with company policy and contract

- Support job-site budgets and AR/AP

- Facilitate meetings with project team

- Supervise and mentor project job site staff

- Support site team with RFIs and ensure submittals are being appropriately processed by the procedures established by contracts

- Manage jobsite relations and communicate needs with the Engineer of Record

- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, partners, and local labor

- Understand, comply, and enforce Discovery standards and procedures

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Minimum 10 years’ proven experience as a construction project manager w/at least 5 years on Solar construction projects

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil preferred) or Construction Management

- In-depth understanding of construction procedures and materials and project management principles

- Familiarity with quality, health, and safety standards

- Extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, and project management principles specific to renewable energy.

- Familiarity with industry best practices, safety regulations, and quality standards.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with project scheduling software preferred.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

- Willingness to travel to project sites, vendor locations, and engineering offices as required.

Work Environments / Physical Requirements:

- This job operates primarily in a professional office setting requiring travel as required.

- This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.

- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

- Must be able to traverse construction job sites as needed including ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces and wear personal protective gear correctly

EEOC Statement:

GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Company Description

GIS is a premier energy services company delivering comprehensive solutions across the evolving energy landscape. While rooted in over 75 years of excellence in offshore and onshore construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry, GIS has expanded its capabilities to include large-scale utility solar farm construction projects. Our continued commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence allows us to support both traditional and renewable energy sectors with the same trusted expertise.

GIS is a premier energy services company delivering comprehensive solutions across the evolving energy landscape. While rooted in over 75 years of excellence in offshore and onshore construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry, GIS has expanded its capabilities to include large-scale utility solar farm construction projects. Our continued commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence allows us to support both traditional and renewable energy sectors with the same trusted expertise.