Senior Project Manager
United States10h ago
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Key details
- Location
- United States
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Lead / Staff+
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10–13 yrs
- Function
- Product / Program management
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 10h ago
Skills
About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Project Manager based in the United States.
The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of large-scale, complex engineering projects supporting the development of a modern, reliable, and sustainable energy grid. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end project execution, ensuring that contractual commitments, financial objectives, quality standards, schedules, and safety requirements are consistently met. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate internal and external resources across major energy infrastructure initiatives. Working closely with clients, suppliers, business development teams, and senior leadership, you will drive project performance, manage risks, and resolve delivery challenges. You will also contribute to business growth, operational planning, and continuous improvement across project management practices. This remote opportunity offers the chance to lead transformative projects in transmission, substations, renewable energy, and battery storage.
Accountabilities
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Lead project teams and establish appropriate project execution strategies, ensuring effective handovers, planning, monitoring, and control.
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Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project objectives and contractual commitments.
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Coach project staff, provide performance feedback, and support their professional development.
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Mentor project execution teams through formal and informal development initiatives.
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Ensure projects follow established execution best practices, organizational policies, and contractual requirements.
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Monitor project progress, resource utilization, and overall delivery performance.
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Oversee project financials, including invoicing status, costs, expenses, cash flow, and achievement of financial targets.
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Identify, assess, quantify, and manage project risks while ensuring potential opportunities are recognized and pursued.
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Capture, analyze, and share lessons learned throughout project execution.
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Ensure formal project acceptance, contractual close-out, and customer acknowledgment are completed as agreed.
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Ensure project teams develop and maintain comprehensive scope, financial, schedule, and risk management plans.
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Oversee planning activities to ensure resources, timelines, and deliverables remain aligned with project objectives.
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Monitor execution capacity and take action to address potential resource or delivery gaps.
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Ensure effective contract and claims management in accordance with organizational policies and contractual agreements.
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Oversee procurement activities for project services, materials, and equipment from internal and external suppliers.
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Ensure procurement requirements are properly coordinated and fulfilled by assigned resources.
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Act as the primary customer contact and escalation point for project-related issues.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Communicate project progress, challenges, risks, and decisions effectively across all stakeholder groups.
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Support business development by identifying client opportunities and contributing to proposals and project pursuits.
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Lead recovery initiatives for projects experiencing performance or delivery challenges.
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Conduct rapid project assessments and implement turnaround strategies.
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Participate in project reviews, organizational project management assessments, and competency evaluations.
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Contribute to the development and improvement of internal policies, procedures, and work instructions.
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Identify relevant project management practices and promote continuous improvement across the organization.
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Participate in internal and external project management councils, expert groups, and professional forums.
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Participate in budgeting activities alongside management.
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Contribute to Sales and Operations Planning in collaboration with management and business development teams.
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Ensure projects comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
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At least 10 years of relevant experience managing turnkey EPC electrification or power generation projects.
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Proven experience leading EPC projects involving:
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Electrical transmission and substations.
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Renewable energy generation, including solar and wind.
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Battery energy storage systems.
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Demonstrated ability to develop business opportunities and establish strong client relationships.
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Experience identifying commercial opportunities and leading proposal development and project pursuit activities.
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Strong project management expertise, including document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.
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Ability to manage substantial workloads, coordinate multiple priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply advanced engineering and project management principles to complex assignments.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proven leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, and team development capabilities.
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Fully remote position within the United States.
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Occasional travel may be required, generally up to 10%.
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Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
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Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
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Employee ownership opportunity through the MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
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401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4%, fully vested from day one.
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Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders in energy engineering and consulting.
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Remote work flexibility.
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Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects supporting grid modernization, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure.
You will provide strategic and operational leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery while developing teams, strengthening client relationships, and improving execution practices. Your responsibilities will include:
- Project Leadership and Team Development
- Project Execution and Performance Management
- Planning, Scheduling, and Risk Management
- Contract, Claims, and Procurement Management
- Client and Stakeholder Relations
- Project Recovery and Continuous Improvement
- Budgeting, Business Planning, and HSE
Requirements
The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering project leader with a strong background in EPC project delivery, energy infrastructure, and client relationship management. You should be comfortable managing complex assignments, leading multidisciplinary teams, and balancing financial, technical, and operational priorities. Required qualifications include:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a consulting environment.
Location and Travel Requirements: