Project Manager - Utility Solar

Hays Electrical Services • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Project Manager — Utility Solar supports the Senior Project Manager in the day-to-day commercial and administrative management of one or more utility-scale solar construction projects, and BESS projects where applicable. This hands-on execution role carries out established risk management, change management, contract and deliverable tracking, and reporting processes. The Project Manager coordinates between field leadership, engineering and procurement, and project controls, and is described as a development track toward Senior Project Manager.

The role maintains project risk and change logs, tracks contractual deliverables, prepares project reporting inputs, and coordinates with internal teams and subcontractors to support project execution. It also supervises and mentors assigned Project Engineers and Project Coordinators and reviews their work products before submission to the Senior Project Manager.

Requirements

• At least 4–6+ years of project management or project engineering experience in construction; utility-scale solar or comparable large-scale EPC/energy infrastructure project experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction contract structures, change order processes, and deliverable tracking.
• Experience maintaining risk registers, logs, or trackers on active construction projects.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through on documentation.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as Procore, MS Project, Primavera, or similar, and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.
• Exposure to projects using both union and non-union labor.
• PMP certification or certification in progress.
• Familiarity with interconnection and utility coordination processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the project risk register, tracking risk status, mitigation actions, and owners under the Senior Project Manager’s direction.
• Monitor field, procurement, and schedule activity for emerging risks and report them promptly to the Senior Project Manager.
• Prepare data, updates, and documentation for risk review meetings; follow up on assigned mitigation actions through closure.
• Prepare, log, and track change order documentation, including scope descriptions, pricing backup, and schedule impacts, for Senior Project Manager review and approval.
• Maintain the project change log, including status and running totals.
• Draft notice letters and change requests according to contract requirements for Senior Project Manager review before submission.
• Coordinate with field leadership and subcontractors to collect supporting documentation for change orders and claims.
• Track contractual deliverables, including submittals, schedules, permits, insurance and bonding certificates, interconnection milestones, and closeout documents.
• Follow up with internal teams and subcontractors on timely deliverable submissions and escalate delays to the Senior Project Manager.
• Assist with reviewing subcontracts and purchase orders for scope, schedule, and alignment with the prime contract.
• Support subcontractor billing and payment application reviews, as well as compliance documentation such as insurance and lien waivers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status report inputs for Senior Project Manager review before distribution.
• Maintain schedule, cost, and milestone tracking data in project management systems.
• Support client/owner-facing reports and internal leadership dashboards.
• Assist with gathering cost-to-complete and forecast data with project controls and accounting.
• Coordinate with field leadership to align execution with schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.
• Liaise with procurement, engineering, and commissioning teams to track material and equipment deliveries against project milestones.
• Support the Senior Project Manager in coordinating with the Electrical Manager on technical scope and procurement issues, and with the Project Executive on client/owner matters as directed.
• Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and Project Coordinators assigned to the project.
• Review and quality-check subordinate work products, including submittal logs, RFIs, and tracking sheets, before submission to the Senior Project Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level