Project Manager, Renewables Engineering

Westwood Professional Services Inc is hiring a Project Manager for its Renewables Engineering team in Middleton, WI. The role involves managing complex renewable energy engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while maintaining stakeholder relationships. The Project Manager will lead project teams, oversee deliverables, and mentor junior members. Required skills include excellent communication, project management experience, and knowledge of the renewable energy sector.
Description:
Project Manager, Renewables Engineering


Westwood Professional Services, Inc.


Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Renewables Engineering team. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex and/or multi-service renewable energy engineering projects for Westwood. They will ensure the successful completion of projects within scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality results. The Project Manager will also provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and collaborate with service leads to coordinate project activities. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.


As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex and/or multi-service renewable energy engineering projects supporting utility-scale solar developments. You will ensure the successful completion of projects within scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality results. In addition, you will provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and collaborate with service leads to coordinate project activities.


Responsibilities:



Full accountability on multiple renewable energy engineering projects:
Manage stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Develop and implement project plans, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed.
Oversee project work and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
Track project health and take corrective action when necessary.
Manage uncertainty and change, such as scope creep and change orders.
Ensure timely invoicing and accounts receivable collection.
Coordinate with internal engineering teams including civil, electrical, and environmental disciplines.
Serve as the primary point of contact for EPC clients and developers.
Ensure engineering deliverables align with EPC project schedules and construction milestones.
Requirements:
Required Skills:



Outgoing, friendly, approachable
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
Understanding of alternative delivery methods
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Ability to coach and motivate others

Qualifications:



Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or project management related field
5–7 years of experience in a project coordinator, engineering project management, or similar role
Professional licensure in a technical field or ability to obtain PMP certification<br> Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficiency in project management software and tools
Attention to detail and ability to multitask
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)


At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.


Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.


We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.


We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.


Join us in creating a better world.


In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.


Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.