Sr. Project Manager

Position: Senior Project Manager 

Supervisor: Project Director 

Senior Project Manager for Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

Are you an experienced professional motivated by the positive impact of renewable energy on our economy and environment? Do you thrive in a work environment that rewards insight, expertise, and growth? Are you a natural coordinator with the ability to lead a diverse team and inspire collaboration among various stakeholders?

We seek an outstanding Senior Project Manager to work on multiple Solar PV and BESS projects who will provide key oversight and execution of the planning, estimating, design, construction, start-up, commissioning, turnover, and warranty of assigned projects. 

About the Company

Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects we are well positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead Project team in planning and construction of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects 

• Supervise the project management team through completion of construction, ensuring projects meet time and budget constraints; Assist in the development of and manage work instructions for construction  

• Lead weekly project management meetings to effectively communicate project progress and expectations to all stakeholders in a clear and concise manner 

• Prepare project schedules and confer with all field personnel to monitor progress, productivity, and compliance; Communicate best practices to construction superintendents and field personnel 

• Monitor & maintain project construction schedules and contracts; Review and approve subcontract pricing and SOU  
• Review and approve material invoices, rental agreements, and subcontract payments 
• Control & monitor labor, material, and equipment costs with Construction Managers 
• Ensure proper execution of field inspections at projects under construction and audit quality documentation and design specifications compliance 
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client safety practices 
• Collaborate with all internal teams as necessary to ensure project process flow 
• Recognize risks that would impact the project success through its lifecycle and work with management team to improve processes 

• This position will have supervisory responsibilities as assigned and subject to changes as the business needs change. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This position will have supervisory responsibilities as assigned and subject to changes as the business needs change. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Able to work and maneuver in a construction environment. 
• Willing and able to travel to jobsites. 
• Working conditions: construction jobsites, noisy conditions, extreme temperature conditions. 

POSITIONS TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: 

• This is a full-time position. Hours often follow typical those of a typical construction work week. However, you may be required to work weekends or after normal business hours. 

TRAVEL: 

• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required. 

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Gridworks is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law 

Required Qualifications: 

• Demonstrable experience in utility-scale project development with high proficiency in technical aspects of utility Solar PV and BESS construction  

• 5+ years of project management experience, particularly in large-scale projects required  

• demonstrable experience in utility-scale PV and Battery Storage. 

• Extensive background in managing utility-scale Solar PV projects, demonstrating a solid record of successful outcomes

• Experience developing renewable energy infrastructure, such as wind, solar, or battery storage projects

• Strong working knowledge of complex electrical systems and components 

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills 

• A self-starter with strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, and commitment to producing high quality work product, and ability to multi-task under tight time pressures 

• Must have valid driver’s license & clean driving record