Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar & Storage (IPP)
OpenMind Staffing is partnering with a growing independent power producer seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the execution of utility-scale solar and energy-storage projects.
This is an owner/developer-side position responsible for managing projects as they transition from late-stage development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations. The Project Manager will work closely with development, engineering, construction, finance, legal, commercial, and EPC partners while maintaining responsibility for project schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall financial performance.
Responsibilities
Manage multiple utility-scale solar and storage projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout
Maintain accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contractual requirements
Manage project budgets, revenue, costs, margins, forecasts, and overall project P&L
Coordinate internal engineering, construction, development, finance, legal, and commercial teams
Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, utilities, landowners, municipalities, and other project stakeholders
Lead contractor qualification, bid review, scope development, price negotiation, and contracting
Oversee project administration, including meetings, document control, submittals, change orders, quality control, commissioning, and closeout
Ensure compliance with project contracts, permits, safety programs, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate required approvals with utilities, interconnection providers, customers, and authorities having jurisdiction
Support project diligence, constructability reviews, site investigations, permitting, design development, and project financing activities
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and take corrective action when performance differs from plan
Provide clear and timely reporting to internal leadership, investors, partners, and other stakeholders
Qualifications
At least 5 years of progressive project-management experience supporting utility-scale, ground-mounted solar or energy-storage construction
Experience managing projects for an IPP, renewable-energy developer, owner, or EPC contractor
Strong understanding of EPC contracts, project schedules, budgets, plans, specifications, codes, and construction methods
Demonstrated experience managing contractors and cross-functional project teams
Experience with project financial closing requirements and the transition from development into construction
Understanding of project P&L, cost forecasting, revenue recognition, and margin management
Experience with major civil and sitework scopes, including grading and cut-and-fill operations, strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline preferred
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
Willingness to travel regularly to project sites