Senior Project Manager

GENERAL 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

- 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 of 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.

- Conduct monthly reviews of project forecasts, budgets, and cost tracking to maintain financial performance.

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

- Oversee AR/AP processes and jobsite budget controls.

- Lead regular project team meetings to assess status, resolve issues, and maintain alignment across disciplines.

- 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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

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

- Familiarity with quality, health, and safety standards

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Familiarity with ballast systems, tank operations, and vessel stability management

- 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.