Renewable Energy Construction Project Manager

Scout Clean Energy•Boulder, CO

15h•$125,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Scout’s Renewable Energy Construction Project Manager leads construction of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects, reporting to the Director, Construction. The role spans all phases of facility construction, from pre-construction design and planning through commissioning and closeout. It requires managing multiple work streams to meet schedule and budget targets, applying technical knowledge of utility-scale solar, and communicating effectively with audiences of varying technical backgrounds. During construction, the Project Manager oversees site execution, contractors, suppliers, construction services, safety, quality, schedules, contracts, costs, invoices, and budgets. The role manages the owner’s third-party on-site quality team, coordinates with internal business units and external project partners, leads contractor and internal meetings, produces monthly reports, and supports resolution of open items needed for on-time financial closure. It also mentors and collaborates with an assistant project manager and coordinates project handoff to Operations and Maintenance and Asset Management. The position supports development of mid- to late-stage projects by working with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance on design optimization, constructability, site visits, construction document review, quality processes, Procore workflows, permitting input, and EPC contract negotiations and technical exhibits. The role is preferably based in Scout’s Boulder office under its hybrid 3-2 schedule. More seasoned candidates may be considered for remote work. Travel to project sites may be up to 50%; remote candidates must also travel to Boulder at least one week per month. The position may require work outside a Monday-through-Friday schedule, including weekends and holidays, when project needs require it. Scout would like the successful candidate to start by January 2027 or sooner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical field, or a combination of relevant experience and technical certifications.
Experience as a project manager or in progressively responsible renewable construction positions.
Remote candidates: participation in at least four construction projects, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Boulder office-based candidates: participation in at least two solar construction projects, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Demonstrated understanding of how to read technical designs, studies, and specifications.
Proficiency with computers and strong working knowledge of MS Office and document-management systems such as SharePoint.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, project-management, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly in an entrepreneurial environment where processes may not be defined.
High ownership and responsibility across all aspects of project work.
Ability to work in a flat organization and leverage colleagues’ expertise across different reporting lines.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities, set clear targets, and follow through in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Valid current driver’s license and ability to travel.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to work outside a Monday-through-Friday schedule, including weekends and holidays, when needed by the project.
Ability to travel up to 50% to project sites in the United States; remote candidates must also travel to Boulder at least one week per month.

Nice To Haves

Construction management or engineering degree.
Experience mentoring and training junior team members.
Familiarity with Procore.
Experience creating and managing schedules using MS Project or other scheduling software.
Familiarity with Google Earth.
Understanding of ArcGIS and Global Mapper.
OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage successful execution of project-site activities, including EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, construction services, and related work, while ensuring safety is prioritized and addressed by on-site personnel.
Manage project information in Procore and coordinate with Finance, Accounting, and IT to ensure data accuracy.
Ensure quality control and quality assurance measures are implemented and documented.
Manage project schedules, resolve potential delays, update schedules, and keep internal stakeholders informed of progress and challenges.
Manage the owner’s third-party on-site quality team, including the site manager and electrical and civil specialists.
Manage construction contracts and interfaces with EPC contractors, vendors, owner’s engineers, and independent engineers, including change orders and cost control within the approved budget.
Manage and approve invoices and costs incurred under project contracts.
Manage and update the project budget.
Support and coordinate with internal business units as required.
Represent Scout professionally and communicate with internal and external team members, project partners, and stakeholders.
Mentor and collaborate closely with an assistant project manager.
Lead weekly contractor meetings and host internal update meetings with Development and Finance teams.
Attend monthly meetings at the project site.
Prepare, write, and distribute monthly reports on construction status, schedule, and cost controls.
Respond to independent engineers’ questions throughout construction and close open items to support on-time financial closure.
Coordinate final service acceptance inspections, punch-list closeout, and transition of projects to Operations and Maintenance and Asset Management.
Conduct a lessons-learned meeting and report findings to the Construction group.
Support development of mid- to late-stage projects by working with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance to optimize project design.
Assess project constructability, attend micro-siting site visits, and review construction documents.
Develop quality-control processes and optimize processes in Procore.
Provide construction input into the permitting process.
Provide technical input to EPC contract negotiations and assist with reviewing and developing technical contract exhibits.