Senior Project Manager – Solar Construction
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Project Manager – Solar Construction
Keystone Clearwater Solutions
• Manage the full lifecycle of community-scale solar EPC projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to contract requirements • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation • Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule and cost impacts • Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and field teams to ensure successful project execution • Lead, mentor, and support project teams throughout all phases of project delivery • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture • Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development opportunities to project team members • Support continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across the organization • Partner with senior leadership to evaluate and improve project management processes, systems, and procedures • Help develop scalable project delivery programs that support company growth • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project execution • Ensure compliance with company standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements • Serve as the primary point of contact for project owners and key stakeholders • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and consultants • Provide proactive communication regarding project progress, milestones, risks, and opportunities • Collaborate with business development and sales teams to support customer success and future opportunities • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations • Oversee quality control measures throughout project execution • Proactively identify and resolve project challenges, conflicts, and technical issues • Support a strong safety culture and adherence to all company and site-specific safety requirements
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of project management experience with at least 3 years supporting solar energy, renewable energy, or related infrastructure projects
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from planning through commissioning
- Strong understanding of EPC project delivery methods
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer relationships
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Procore, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (Preferred)
- Master's degree in a related field (Preferred)
- LEED accreditation or other renewable energy certifications (Preferred)
- Experience with community-scale or utility-scale solar projects (Preferred)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving process improvements (Preferred)
- Preferred in PA or Northeastern US State
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401k with a company match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Programs
- Employee Referral Programs
- Voluntary Benefits Offered
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• Tackle hard, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to final recommendation. • Develop and implement project plans, optimize workflows and ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process. • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and engineering to identify areas for improvement in processes and controls. • Establish and maintain effective project governance, ensuring that all project activities, decisions, and key milestones comply with standards and best practices. • Prepare materials to present to senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders, and users. • Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the People team.
• Oversee the overall planning, execution, management, coordination, and successful delivery of all work performed under the Performance Work Statement (PWS). • Provide leadership, ensure contract compliance, manage project resources, mitigate risks, and oversee performance. • Serve as the primary interface with the COR and Government stakeholders. • Direct program planning and execution, including staffing and task intake. • Establish, maintain, and execute the Project Management Plan (PMP) and associated SOPs. • Maintain required professional certifications and apply best practices in program governance.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously • Own project planning, delivery and reporting • Drive stakeholder alignment across internal and external teams • Track project budgets and commercial performance • Identify and manage risks, issues and escalations • Support successful client implementations and change initiatives • Build trusted client relationships and ensure successful outcomes
• Build and strengthen the relationship with your customer counterparts and other key stakeholders through active engagement and timely delivery of our commitments. • Ensure project execution, inclusive of safety, quality, cost, and schedule, are delivered in accordance with the contractual obligations and scope of work. • Work with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partners to develop schedules, deliverables, budgets, staffing plans, forecast at completion, change management and other support requirements for assigned projects. • Champion the project Health & Safety program by setting the standard and leading by example. • Direct and manage the Project Team resources, both on-site and remote, to ensure effective execution of the Project scope of work. • Facilitate and coordinate handovers between the various project stages, for example, sales proposals, project initiation, project execution, and customer turnover. • Manage, report on, and control project costs and schedule through all phases of the Project. • Administrate the project in accordance with contract requirements and procedures. • Own communications for stakeholders and project team. • Orchestrate project closeout and document lessons learned. • Track progress against the established project program and make decisions to alter or update schedule and resource allocation as needed to meet schedule requirements. • Report on project progress and issue analysis to key stakeholders, including executive management and internal functional teams. • Identify, manage, and obtain approval for any contract changes that my impact scope, cost, and/or schedule. • Ensuring adherence to the controlled budgets and baseline schedules. • Provide recovery action plans when critical milestones are not met to get the project back on track. • Manage all project commercial matters, including invoicing and purchase order issuance both upstream and downstream. • Coordinate with supporting teams for equipment logistics and transportation of materials.




