We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation and construction of our high-profile clean energy projects and make a meaningful impact within a small, collaborative, and growing company. This role will be responsible for overseeing all phases of project execution—from pre-construction planning through commissioning and closeout—while coordinating closely with end-users, engineers, contractors, utilities, regulators, RTOs, and internal team members.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned project manager with deep experience in renewable energy or infrastructure construction who is comfortable operating in a lean organization and taking ownership of complex project outcomes focused on safety, schedule, and cost.
The position is based in our office in Novi, Michigan with frequent travel requirements (25-40%) depending on project needs.
Essential Job Functions:
Project Execution & Leadership
• Manage utility-scale solar project execution to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all technical, commercial, safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements to meet or exceed performance targets
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the owner, contractors, engineers, utilities, and other stakeholders
• Develop project status reports for schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment, quality control, and best practices/lessons learned programs
Procurement, Construction & Contractor Management
• Conduct the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) selection process and contract execution
• Support EPC contract negotiations and manage the EPC contract through the life of the project
• Review and approve EPC and major subcontractor project execution plans and project schedules
• Interface with the owner’s engineer, interconnection utility, RTO, and other stakeholders to facilitate the EPC design review process
• Manage procurements and oversee the third-party QA/QC process, factory acceptance testing, shipping, and deliveries for owner-supplied equipment
• Collaborate with Construction Managers and Site Supervisors to ensure all necessary equipment, material, and resources are in place for field operations at appropriate times
• Oversee EPC and major subcontractor performance, including schedule adherence, cost control, and quality management
• Review and manage construction progress, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and claims
• Support site activities through regular site visits, construction meetings, and issue resolution
• Schedule regular management meetings and/or job walks to maintain quality control and strong relationships with owners, contractors, and project team members
• Monitor compliance with contracts, permits, environmental requirements, and safety standards
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage, project testing, commissioning, and closeout per contract requirements
• Facilitate the transition of the project to O&M/Asset Management per contract
Technical & Regulatory Coordination
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage permits and electric interconnection for the project
• Track and manage compliance with regulatory, environmental, and grid interconnection requirements
• Coordinate with engineering teams on design reviews, constructability, and technical issue resolution
• Support interconnection, permitting, inspections, testing, commissioning, and utility coordination
• Coordinate with local utility and RTO for timely interconnection
Financial & Risk Management
• Track project budgets, cash flow, and forecasts. Support invoicing and cost reporting. Develop and publish needed reports.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Support lender, investor, or client reporting as required
• Collaborate and support the Project Finance, Legal, and Project Development teams to complete the successful and on time financial closing process
Client & Community Relationship Management
• Maintain strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including local governmental officials
• Manage project team, client representative, consultant, and trade contractor relationships.
• Manage local, state and federal government relationships with respect to project execution
Team & Company Support
• Collaborate with the jobsite and Safety team to develop, implement, and maintain the project safety program for a safe work environment.
• Mentor junior project staff and contribute to the development of internal project management tools and processes
• Represent the company professionally with clients, partners, and external stakeholders
