Project Manager - Solar Utility Scale

Piper Maddox Limited is seeking a Project Manager for Utility-Scale Solar & BESS. This full-time role involves leading large-scale renewable energy projects across the U.S., managing timelines, budgets, and ensuring on-budget delivery. The position requires 7+ years of experience in renewable energy project management and offers competitive compensation and benefits. While remote work is possible, travel to Texas sites (25-40%) is required.
Location: Town of Texas

Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar & BESS (Remote / Texas-based Preferred)

Location: Texas
Industry: Renewable Energy - Utility-Scale Solar & BESS
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: 25-40% ( Texas site visits)
Compensation: Competitive base + bonus + full benefits package

The Opportunity

A fast-growing, mission-driven renewable energy company backed by a global infrastructure investor is looking to hire a Project Manager to lead the execution of large-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the U.S. This is a high-impact role with visibility across engineering, procurement, and executive leadership.

You'll play a critical part in the successful build-out of 250MW+ utility-scale projects overseeing EPC partners, managing timelines, mitigating risk, and ensuring on-budget delivery from NTP through COD.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nimble, well-funded organization with a pipeline of transformative clean energy assets.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead utility-scale solar and BESS projects from notice-to-proceed through commissioning and closeout.
• Serve as the main interface between EPC contractors, internal engineering teams, consultants, and suppliers.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules (Primavera/MS Project), budgets, and progress reports.
• Oversee QA/QC, safety compliance, and project documentation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate permitting, interconnection, and commissioning milestones with AHJs, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Support EPC contract execution, change order management, and vendor coordination.
• Travel to construction sites as needed to ensure construction progress and resolve field-level issues.

Requirements
• 7+ years of experience managing utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a strong preference for solar and BESS.
• Proven track record delivering projects in the 100MW+ range.
• Deep understanding of EPC project delivery, budget control, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Experience with self-perform and subcontractor execution models.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera, Procore, MS Project, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
• PMP is essential.

Why Join?
• Be part of a high-growth platform shaping the future of clean energy.
• Work with a collaborative, values-driven team that values transparency and trust.
• Competitive salary, strong performance incentives, and full health benefits.
• Opportunity to own and lead major infrastructure projects with real-world climate impact.

Apply now to join a team driving meaningful change in renewable energy.
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