Senior Project Manager

We are Lightsource bp – 2024 #1 Solar Developer in Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors list!

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.

Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do

The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the execution of the project in accordance with the Owner EPC agreement and have remote and on-site teams to support him / her in the execution of the work at all levels. This position is a hybrid role based at an LSbp US office: Denver, Austin or San Francisco.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Overall responsibility to manage and administer all aspects of the EPC contract. Assist legal team and Lightsource bp management with negotiations of the EPC contract and preparation of technical exhibits. Proactively manage and execute all requirements of the EPC agreement towards achieving Mechanical, Substantial and Final Completion of the project in accordance with the schedule, reporting, quality, and other requirements of the contract.

- Maintain responsibility for the project budget and risk management. Responsible for managing cost and schedule goals of assigned projects through project closeout.

- Establish and foster a project team culture that prioritizes safety and quality within the entire project team.

- Report to Lightsource bp management regularly on the progress of the Project (Monthly Report, Weekly Updates, etc.) and inform stakeholders at the functional level.

- Responsible for direct reports from PM Organization. Participate in staffing and performance management of project management group. Manage key initiatives, training, and mentoring as required for project management staff. Collaborate with HR / recruiting on interviewing candidates and onboarding and training. Recommend hiring and managing staff contracted by Lightsource bp as needed during construction.

- Represent Lightsource bp and establish relationships for the matters related to the Project with Authorities, Regulatory Agencies and professional organizations in coordination with Lightsource bp Executives.

- Ensure Lightsource bp and subcontractors’ compliance with all permits and laws, and mitigation measures on the project. Maintain high level contact with permitting officials. Provide input / insight on the permitting with focus on the construction related permits, but also providing support and guidance on the non-discretionary permits.

- Assist in the negotiations and execution of interconnection agreements. Coordinate directly or manage through project team members with the electrical transmission authorities and other interconnection parties and manage the execution of the work to successfully achieve interconnection with the grid and meet the requirement of the agreements.

- Oversee the management of the system design and construction process. Make sure that all RFI’s and Submittals are responded to in a timely manner.

- Issue contractual letters and notices and change orders to protect Lightsource bp from Owner and subcontractor claims.

- Work with procurement and engineering teams to identify and order long lead equipment

- Develop and execute strategy for all subcontractor and consultant procurement. Identify qualified contractors, subcontractors and consultants.

- Coordinate with procurement team to ensure all Owner-supplied equipment and materials are ordered and delivered to site in the required timeline.

- Manage close-out of the punch list and successful turnover to Asset Management and O&M team.

- Work with internal cross-functional teams leading up to construction mobilization and throughout project construction & close-out.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge

- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-year, complex construction projects

- Proven ability to successfully procure, manage, large commercial or industrial construction subcontracts.

- Proven ability to successfully forecast, develop, and manage multi-million dollar and multi-year project budgets

- A strong understanding of financial tracking and reporting.

- Ability to read engineering drawings, electrical diagrams and familiarity with building and electrical codes.

- Experience with Substations and Interconnection requirements

Behaviors

- Strategic Leadership

o Provides vision & direction for complex projects, aligning team efforts with business goals.

- Mentorship & Development

o Coaches & develops project managers and site teams.

- Decisiveness

o Makes timely, well-informed decisions, especially under pressure or uncertainty.

- Stakeholder Engagement

o Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

- Continuous Improvement Mindset

o Seeks opportunities to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and enhance project outcomes.

Competencies

- Complex Project Management

o Expertise in managing large-scale, multi-site solar projects with multiple interfaces.

- Financial Acumen & Contract Negotiation

o Advanced capability in budget oversight, forecasting, and negotiating contracts & change orders.

- Leadership & Team Management

o Proficient in directing cross-functional teams, conflict resolution, and delegation.

- Advanced Risk & Issue Resolution

o Skilled in identifying high-level risks and leading mitigation efforts with senior stakeholders.

- Regulatory & Environmental Strategy

o Deep understanding of environmental impact considerations and regulatory frameworks affecting large-scale solar projects.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, and / or Business. Master’s degree is a plus

- 5+ years supervisory or group lead experience is required

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and MS Project is required.

- Spanish speaking is a plus

Experience

- 12+ years of combined renewables, industrial and / or commercial construction

- Excellent and proven leadership and personnel management skills.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

- Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

We offer

- Competitive compensation: $160,000 to $175,000 annually plus a 20% annual bonus.

- Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.

- Retention bonuses

- Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays

- 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.

- Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)

- Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.

- Lifestyle Savings Account, super-stocked office drinks and snacks, Free-Lunch Thursdays and more!

Why you’ll want to work with us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.

Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.