Senior Project Manager

LYDIAN ENERGY LLC•Remote - Nationwide, Remote, US,

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager has overall accountability for safety, scope, schedule, cost, and quality across a portfolio of complex, high-value renewable energy projects. The role is the primary interface with internal stakeholders, utilities, system operators, regulatory entities, equipment suppliers, and EPC contractors, and requires strong collaboration across accounting, finance, legal, commercial, operations, and asset management teams. The role leads projects from development and construction through completion and commissioning. The successful candidate independently delivers large-scale solar PV and/or battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, navigates complex project conditions, and leads cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities include project estimating, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contract negotiation, construction execution, safety and environmental compliance, quality monitoring, executive reporting, project handoff, and mentoring junior Project Managers. The position requires travel approximately every other week to project sites, typically for 2–4 days per trip, as well as attendance at a quarterly all-team offsite.

Requirements

8–10 years of project management experience in the energy sector.
Direct responsibility for delivery of utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects; strong utility-scale wind experience may also be considered. Utility-scale is defined as 100 MW or greater.
Demonstrated experience leading roughly half a dozen utility-scale projects from construction through completion.
Track record of delivering projects exceeding $200 million in total installed cost on schedule and within budget.
Expert-level proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
Advanced use of Microsoft 365 tools, including Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel.
Strong commercial acumen, including EPC and procurement contract negotiation and contractor performance management.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced development environment.
Ability to build effective working relationships across accounting, finance, legal, commercial, operations, and asset management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills, including preparation of executive-level reporting.
Experience developing and maintaining project KPIs, operational metrics, and management dashboards.
Travel to project sites approximately every other week, typically 2–4 days per trip, plus a quarterly all-team offsite.

Nice To Haves

Solar PV and/or BESS experience is strongly preferred; strong utility-scale wind experience will also be considered.
An engineering background is strongly preferred; electrical engineering experience in conventional power plants, including gas, coal, or nuclear, is also of interest.
OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification is preferred.
PMP certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and senior review of CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates for solar and BESS projects, providing sign-off-quality analysis for investment committee submissions.
Own project schedules, budgets, cashflow models, and reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness across concurrent projects.
Drive EPC contractor RFP processes, evaluate proposals, and lead contract negotiations, with accountability for final commercial terms.
Serve as a senior relationship owner with internal and external partners, equipment suppliers, utilities, and project host communities.
Deliver complex, multi-site energy storage and solar projects within approved budgets and schedules, escalating risks and recommending mitigations.
Lead strategic sourcing and manage the full RFP/RFQ cycle for engineering services, equipment and material procurement, and construction contracts.
Evaluate bids, review contract terms with legal, and own contract negotiations through close.
Chair weekly project meetings; maintain action registers and minutes; manage RFIs, track issues, and document lessons learned.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules with EPC contractors, proactively identifying and communicating schedule risks.
Own change management, including review of scope modifications and approval of contractor invoices.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including leadership, project teams, utilities, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), professional services, EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Directly manage at least one full-time, site-based contract construction manager or construction engineer per project, with indirect accountability for contractors and vendors; larger or multi-phase projects may include additional direct reports.
Coordinate across accounting, finance, legal, commercial, operations, and asset management, including project handoff at completion.
Monitor construction quality to ensure work complies with plans, specifications, QA/QC requirements, codes, contract requirements, and good construction practices.
Oversee safety and environmental compliance for company personnel and subcontractors in accordance with applicable laws and company policies and procedures; ensure personnel and subcontractors meet technical and safety training requirements.
Own project reporting to senior management, including portfolio schedule, budget, and risk status.
Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to junior Project Managers.
Travel to project sites approximately every other week, typically for 2–4 days per trip, and attend a quarterly all-team offsite.