Project Manager - Utility Solar

Project Manager – Utility-Scale Renewable Energy

Location: Holtville, California (On-site)

Compensation: $160,000–$225,000 base + variable bonus

Work Arrangement: Site-based, typically 3 weeks on-site followed by 1 week off-site/home rotation

About the Role

A leading renewable energy EPC firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of utility-scale Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and repowering projects. Based initially in Holtville, California , this role offers the opportunity to oversee major renewable energy projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout.

This is a site-based position with a rotation typically structured as three weeks on-site followed by one week at home . Future project assignments may be elsewhere within the Southwest portfolio, and some future projects may offer a remote arrangement with approximately 50% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and profitable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, compliance, and customer expectations.
• Develop and manage project plans, forecasts, risk mitigation strategies, and phase-gate deliverables from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout.
• Monitor project performance and make informed decisions balancing cost, schedule, risk, and overall project value.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, coaching team members, and aligning resources with project needs.
• Coordinate customers, subcontractors, vendors, utilities, consultants, and internal teams to maintain alignment and disciplined execution.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, resolve project challenges, and deliver on contractual and customer commitments.
• Support effective coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing EPC, industrial, infrastructure, utility-scale renewable energy, or other large capital projects, ideally valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, forecasting, risk, contracts, and customer commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization without the need for current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPC experience in utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, conventional power, or industrial projects.
• Experience leading self-perform construction execution on large or complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• PMP, CCM, PE, or another relevant project management or construction certification.
• Experience partnering with business development, estimating, operations, or customers on project pursuits and executable project solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$225,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Additional compensation: Eligible for variable pay or bonus.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and educational assistance. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and infertility assistance, subject to eligibility.

Work Environment & Location

This is an on-site, rotational Project Manager role based initially in Holtville, CA . Candidates should be comfortable spending approximately three consecutive weeks at the project site, followed by one week away from the site. Future assignments may change based on business needs and project locations across the Southwest.

Interested?

If you have experience delivering large-scale EPC, renewable energy, power, or infrastructure projects and are comfortable with a site-based rotational schedule, apply to learn more about this opportunity.