Project Manager

We are partnering with a leading U.S.-based Independent Power Producer and renewable energy developer to hire a Project Manager supporting a portfolio of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the country.

This organization develops, finances, owns, and operates renewable energy assets at scale and is focused on long-term asset performance, disciplined project execution, and delivering reliable clean power to the grid. The culture is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and strongly execution-oriented.

Role Overview

The Project Manager will act as the single point of accountability for assigned projects from late-stage development through construction and final turnover to Operations & Asset Management.

This is a hands-on execution role requiring strong experience within an IPP or owner-operator environment, with direct accountability for EPC delivery, commercial oversight, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of utility-scale solar + storage projects from late development through COD and handover
• Support EPC RFP processes, contractor selection, negotiation, and contract execution
• Manage full project lifecycle activities including turnover from Development/Pre-Construction into Construction and O&M
• Own project execution plans and ensure alignment across engineering, construction, and commercial teams
• Oversee EPC contracts, change orders, RFIs, budgets, forecasts, and schedule adherence
• Drive project performance across safety, cost, quality, and schedule metrics
• Coordinate with utilities, permitting agencies, landowners, and external stakeholders
• Support high-voltage interconnection coordination and utility interface activities
• Provide regular reporting to internal leadership, lenders, and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and industry standards
• Support final project closeout and operational handoff

Ideal Background

• 2–5+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy project execution within an IPP, developer-operator, or owner’s rep environment (required)
• Strong understanding of EPC contracting and large-scale construction management
• Experience across solar PV and/or battery energy storage projects
• Familiarity with high-voltage interconnection and utility coordination strongly preferred
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Power BI, MS Project, Procore, SiteTracker, or similar
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage contractors from an owner’s perspective

Why This Role

• Join a top-tier renewable IPP actively scaling its national portfolio
• True end-to-end project ownership (development through operations)
• Strong career growth within a rapidly expanding platform
• Hybrid/remote flexibility depending on location