Sr. Project Manager
Houston, Texas, United States
Senior Project ManagerUtility-Scale Renewable EnergyA growing renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead utility-scale renewable energy projects from late-stage development through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff. This individual will play a key role in delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while serving as the primary point of coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders.Responsibilities Lead the full project lifecycle from late-stage development through pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.Serve as the primary owner for project execution, maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall project performance.Manage all aspects of EPC contractor relationships, including contractor selection support, commercial negotiations, contract administration, change orders, performance management, and issue resolution.Coordinate closely with development, engineering, procurement, legal, finance, environmental, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.Support procurement efforts for long-lead equipment and owner-furnished materials while partnering with internal supply chain teams.Participate in engineering and constructability reviews, project optimization discussions, and commercial evaluations to ensure projects meet technical and financial objectives.Support pre-construction planning activities, including permitting coordination, project readiness, risk assessments, and M&A technical due diligence.Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, regulatory agencies, EPC contractors, consultants, landowners, and other external stakeholders.Conduct periodic site visits to monitor construction progress, safety performance, quality standards, and project milestones (approximately two site visits per month).Prepare executive-level reporting on project schedules, budgets, forecasts, commercial performance, and project risks while ensuring a seamless transition to long-term operations. Preferred Background 5+ years of project management experience within renewable energy, power generation, or large infrastructure projects.Demonstrated experience leading projects from development through construction and commercial operation.Proven success managing third-party EPC contractors, including contract administration, commercial negotiations, schedule oversight, and change management.Engineering background strongly preferred, combined with hands-on project management experience.Experience working for renewable energy developers, IPPs, EPC contractors, or engineering organizations.Renewable energy experience across utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and/or wind projects.Experience supporting projects ranging from approximately 50 MW to 1+ GW.Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced environment.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field is preferred.PMP certification or similar project management credentials are considered a plus. Why This Opportunity? Join a well-capitalized renewable energy organization with an active pipeline of utility-scale projects.Take ownership of projects from development through commercial operation.Work directly with experienced development, engineering, and executive leadership teams.Opportunity to influence project strategy while leading the successful delivery of complex renewable energy assets.