Project Manager (Utility Scale Solar)

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is seeking a Project Manager for Utility Scale Solar in Arlington, VA. The role involves overseeing solar projects from permitting to closeout, managing budgets, schedules, and contractor agreements. Candidates should have 4+ years of project management experience in renewable energy, particularly in the East Coast. On-site presence is required as this position is not remote.
This role is based in Arlington, VA. On-site presence is required.

About the Company

Join a leading independent power producer at the forefront of renewable energy development. With a footprint across Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky, our client develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale solar energy projects. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded Israeli clean energy firm with over 1GW commissioned and a 7GW pipeline globally, the company is shaping the future of sustainable power in the U.S. and beyond.

The project manager will be based in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. In this role you will be part of the project management team for utility scale solar for our company’s projects, including.

coordination within the company, contractors, inspectors, consultants, local counties, and other agencies. The project manager will oversee projects from the permitting phase to closeout and turnover to operations and maintenance team. Responsibilities include estimating, contracting, compiling, and staying within project budget, creating, and staying on schedule, and coordinating material.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and execute contractor agreements written to ensure compliance with project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports.
• Manage project cost accounting and project budgets to limit financial risk.
• Manage drawing takeoffs, estimating and subcontractor agreements.
• Coordinates all aspects of the project work including equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors toward successful implementation of the project.
• Works with all project stakeholders, both internal and external to develop and maintain the project schedule.
• Maintains professional level of communication with subcontractors, equipment and material vendors, owners, inspectors, etc.
• Manage construction activities, contracts, and finances to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Contribute/manage efforts to problem solve for drawing conflicts and coordination with project consultants, site managers, etc.
• Manage closeout effort of the projects including commissioning, training, warranties and operation and maintenance manuals for turn over to O&M dept.
• Manage project budget, RFI, and change order management.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

We are looking for someone with a combination of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. If you meet at least 70% of the items below, we want to talk to you!
• 4+ years track record of expertise in project management, preferably in Utility-scale renewables in Virginia/East Coast. Those with experience at general contractor will be considered.
• Project and/or case management skills, including managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• High level knowledge of solar renewable energy construction process.
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, P6 or similar scheduling software to create and manage critical path project schedule.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with contractor outreach and project estimation.
• Strong technical understanding of drawings and specifications such that one can add value to troubleshooting/problem solving communication with contractors and superintendents.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, negotiating and customer service.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities and public officials.

Work Location, Structure, and Travel:
• This position will be based in the Arlington, VA. Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region up to 25% of time