Senior Project Manager

Since 2008, we've been driving the adoption of renewable energy through innovative projects and forward-thinking solutions. From powering remote communities with wind and solar microgrids to lighting the Eiffel Tower with 100% renewable energy, our journey has been rooted in impact. Today, we focus on building a growing portfolio of solar and battery storage assets across the U.S., backed by NOVA Infrastructure and supported by over a decade of experience across 500+ megawatts of clean energy projects. Join us as we continue to lead the transition to a sustainable future.

Job Purpose: The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for taking conceptual designs to operational reality. This role requires a deep understanding and experience in leading multiple complex projects simultaneously while supporting other Project Managers on their projects and shepherding their success. This includes planning, scope delineation, design collaboration, procurement coordination, contracting, installation, and closeout/handoff to Portfolio Operations. The SPM creates and tracks project schedule progress against milestones, formulates and tracks full Development and EPC budget and payment forecasting needs, tracks and audits prevailing wage/certified payroll records for projects, and prepares identified reports to UGE Management.  

The SPM must possess a comprehensive knowledge of C&I or community solar components, installation methods, quality control, best practices, AHJ/Utility process and communication requirements, regulatory standards, scheduling, budget tracking and forecasting, progress payment schedules, subcontracting, risk management, and closeout packages. 

Reporting Relationships

Managing Director, Project Execution  

Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight and Leadership:
  • Provides overarching leadership and strategic direction for multiple projects across any region(s).
  • Assumes responsibility (schedule and cost) for the successful completion of projects, from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Commercial Operation Date (COD) and Portfolio Operations hand-off, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Advanced Contractual Management:
  • Spearheads negotiations and final recommendations regarding contracts, playing a critical role in the recommendations and management of construction activities, consultants, and vendors.
  • Owns contractual oversight responsibilities on projects for major subcontractors, ensuring safety, compliance, quality, and efficiency.
• Budget and Financial Management:
  • Oversees the preservation and optimization of the IRR from the NTP budget approval stage through the handoff to Portfolio Operations.
  • Responsible for the overall EPC budget from NTP to Final Completion, making key decisions to preserve the as-modeled condition of the project.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Directly oversees internal resources for task management, providing leadership, mentorship, and support to other Project Managers.
  • Fosters professional development and growth within the team, offering guidance and coaching to lower levels of Project Managers and subordinate roles.
  • Acts as a role model, setting high standards and expectations for project execution and team performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Facilitates and enhances collaboration between Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Portfolio Operations teams, ensuring cohesiveness and alignment in project execution. 
  • Leads critical meetings and discussions, representing the project team in high-level strategic meetings and decision-making processes.
• Quality and Compliance Assurance:
  • Ensures that all projects adhere to industry standards, legal regulations, and company policies.
  • Implements and oversees quality control measures, consistently monitoring project progress and performance.
  • Ensures Certified payroll for contractors is collected and properly certified for regulations.
• Risk Management and Mitigation:
  • Identifies potential risks and challenges at the regional level, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
  • Holds ultimate accountability for resolving high-level issues and challenges that arise during project execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
  • Maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, partners, Utilities, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and other regulatory bodies.
  • Ensures effective and transparent communication across all levels of the project team and external entities.
• 25% Travel, as required, to shepherd projects to success.

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant solar or energy storage project management experience (Solar PV, Energy Storage, or Electrical sectors)  

• Superior oral and written communication skills, tailored for higher-level stakeholder engagement.  

• Advanced ability to drive project teams and entities to success, ensuring deadlines and goals are met. 

• Leadership in fostering a collaborative environment and proactive approach to seeking information and research.  

• Expert in complex problem-solving abilities, including navigating challenging project scenarios and leading innovative solutions. 

• Detail oriented while capable of seeing and understanding the full picture. 

• Collaborate as part of a broader project management team to include, mentor, and develop others.  

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other quantitative educational background, or equivalent experience. 

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation
• Option to enroll in a fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision plan
• Our workforce is about 80% remote. We have an office in NYC and Toronto. If you live nearby, we ask that you join us in the office 2x a week.
• 401K Employer Match 
• Generous PTO policy (19 Vacation/Sick Days)
• Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors UGE deems pertinent to the hiring decision.