Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Signal Energy is a leader in the renewable energy sector, and they are seeking a Project Manager to lead large-scale utility solar EPC projects. The role involves overseeing project execution, managing client relationships, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all project activities from contract award through final acceptance by the client
- Ensure project execution aligns with design requirements, construction best practices, budget constraints, and schedule commitments
- Participate in preconstruction efforts, including estimating, constructability reviews, and buyout support
- Solve problems quickly and directly through active engagement with field teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full adherence to Signal Energy’s safety standards, OSHA regulations, and site-specific requirements
- Promote proactive hazard identification, mitigation planning, and continuous improvement in safety performance
- Work with the Quality team to ensure compliance with project specifications, inspection requirements, and corrective action processes
- Maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial projections
- Manage project budgets, including labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and change events
- Ensure timely and accurate contract administration, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, notices, and closeout documentation
- Support financial reporting to leadership with clear explanations of trends, risks, and variances
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules in coordination with internal scheduling resources
- Identify critical path activities and manage recovery plans to maintain key milestones
- Ensure schedule updates include narrative explanations of delays, recovery efforts, and mitigation strategies
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the client, ensuring professional communication and alignment on expectations
- Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and internal functional partners
- Address client concerns promptly and ensure project teams uphold Signal’s reputation for integrity and professionalism
- Lead, supervise, and mentor project staff, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture
- Provide coaching and development opportunities for Assistant PMs, PEs, and Field Engineers
- Support succession planning and development of future project leaders
- Proactively identify project risks and drive mitigation planning across safety, quality, schedule, commercial, and technical domains
- Elevate high-impact risks to senior leadership and ensure timely corrective actions
- Provide consistent and transparent reporting on progress, risks, financials, and milestones
- Prepare and lead internal and external project meetings, ensuring clarity, accountability, and follow-through
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Deep understanding of EPC construction practices, renewable energy technologies, and utility-scale solar installations
- Knowledge of construction safety standards, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply IFC drawings, specifications, and technical documents
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal – with the ability to build trust and influence
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., P6, MS Project) and financial reporting systems
- High level of initiative, ownership, and adaptability
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or relevant field
- Minimum 5 years project management experience in utility scale solar or large-scale renewable energy projects
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
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