Project Manager - EPC Utility Solar

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a leading renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) firm, is looking to add a Project Manager to their team. As Project Manager, you will lead the execution of utility scale PV Solar, Battery Storage, and Repowering projects from pre-construction to completion. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, enabling them to effectively guide and manage teams to achieve successful project outcomes within a construction setting. This position requires a proven track record in managing EPC projects and/or experience overseeing large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.

This is a remote role that requires travel to field construction project sites up to 50% dependent on project need.

Our Team

DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization specializes in executing comprehensive, turnkey PV, BESS, and Repower projects, complete with collection substations and generation transmission lines. We leverage strategic partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination with interconnection utilities nationwide. As a proud member of Koch Industries, we are committed to driving innovation and maintaining the highest standards through Principle Based Management. This approach not only streamlines our processes for client success but also empowers our supervisors to cultivate an environment where employees can fully realize their potential and excel in their roles.

What You Will Do

- Manage direct reports and oversee a team which includes a Project Engineer, Construction Management, and their direct reports, while applying our Principle Based Management Philosophy to support team on utility scale solar and battery storage power plants.

- Manage project forecasts with the support of the Project Controls team to drive an accurate forecast complete with identification of risks and opportunities.

- Work closely with Supply Chain to maximize value during the buyout phase of a project.

- Work closely with Business Development and the Estimating team to deliver accurate and competitive Project Estimates.

- Manage a project schedule with support of the Scheduling team to meet or improve project objectives.

- Provide timely project reporting to internal teams and external customers.

- Ensure project is in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements with support of internal resources.

- Build rapport with customers and find strategic opportunities to drive long-term mutually beneficial relationships.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

- Supervisory/leadership experience

- Experience managing EPC, large-scale industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects

- Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, and customer engagement

- Understanding of prime contract and subcontract language

- Valid driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead

- EPC experience in Utility Solar, Wind, BESS, conventional power or industrial projects

For this role, we anticipate paying $150k - $180k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).