Project Manager, PV/BESS

Clēnera, LLC • Boise, ID

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clēnera is a utility-scale solar and energy storage developer and independent power producer headquartered in Boise, Idaho, and a U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy. The Project Manager independently leads 2–4 complex construction projects, setting execution strategy, proactively managing schedule and budget risks, and driving cross-functional accountability to meet contractual and compliance requirements. The role serves as the primary owner representative for delivery performance, stakeholder alignment, change control, commissioning, and turnover.

The position works with EPC and Pre-Construction partners and coordinates across internal departments and external stakeholders. It is responsible for project readiness and controls, regulatory and interconnection readiness, schedule, procurement, safety, financial performance, change management, quality and inspections, and project closeout. The role requires 25% travel and is based in a hybrid work environment.

Clēnera describes its culture through the values Caring, Committed, and Courageous, and emphasizes respectful cross-functional collaboration. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field experience.
• At least 5 years of construction project management experience.
• At least 2 years of experience executing utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Procore, and ability to learn company-specific software, tools, processes, and machines.
• Advanced mastery of schedule and cost controls, including critical path analysis, recovery planning, earned value, EAC forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Strong EPC contract administration and negotiation skills, including structuring change orders, resolving claims, and driving accountability to contractual obligations.
• Technical fluency in utility-scale solar and energy storage construction.
• Ability to identify and quantify systemic and emerging risks and implement mitigation actions that protect COD and budget objectives.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with utilities, AHJs, inspectors, lenders’ engineers, and EPC executives to resolve critical-path issues.
• Experience or capability in quality and safety stewardship, including QA/QC programs, inspection and test plans, NCR management, HSSE requirements, and KPI measurement.
• Clear, persuasive verbal and written communication, including concise, decision-ready reporting for senior leadership.
• Team leadership and mentorship skills, including setting expectations, delegating workstreams, coaching PM I/APMs, and reinforcing disciplined project management practices.
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage complex problems and competing priorities.
• 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2–4 complex construction projects and establish execution strategy, accountability, and delivery performance.
• Validate project scope, drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and project controls; implement and maintain project documentation standards in Procore.
• Confirm permitting and regulatory readiness, satisfy regulatory conditions, and verify utility interconnection agreements are in place and aligned with schedule needs.
• Build and maintain integrated schedules with EPC and Pre-Construction partners; identify critical-path threats and initiate recovery actions when slippage occurs.
• Validate procurement plans for major materials and equipment, align deliveries with construction sequencing, and manage delivery and inventory risks.
• Establish project-wide safety expectations with the EPC, implement protocols and training plans, monitor compliance, and ensure prompt corrective actions.
• Lead project and major-activity kickoffs, aligning internal teams, EPC partners, and stakeholders on strategy, milestones, roles, and project controls.
• Manage CAPEX and EPC budgets, spend curves, cost-code governance, and reviews of EPC billing, invoices, and supporting documentation; support accurate payment recommendations.
• Evaluate change drivers, verify documentation, assess schedule and cost impacts, and integrate approved change orders into project baselines and payment processes.
• Plan and support AHJ and Independent Engineer inspections, track outcomes, and align quality assurance actions with contract deliverables and schedule needs.
• Lead commissioning, closeout, and turnover, including punch-list completion, verification of as-builts and O&M documentation, operations and maintenance training, contract and final-payment closeout, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with individual departments and cross-functionally across the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrate Clēnera's Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid work environment.
• HSA and FSA plans available.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and public holidays.
• Incentive pay and RSU plans.

What This Job Offers

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