Senior Project Manager

Applied High Voltage, LLC•Walton Township, MI

16h

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads full-lifecycle execution of CoVolt Power’s most complex and strategically significant utility-scale solar EPC projects, from notice to proceed through final acceptance. The role operates with substantial independence and judgment and is accountable for safe, timely, and financially disciplined delivery. The Senior Project Manager also develops future project leaders, raises project management standards, and reinforces Project Delivery’s culture and operating practices. The role supervises Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Project Superintendents, Co-Ops, and Interns. It works closely with owners and teams across project direction, engineering, field construction, preconstruction, procurement, scheduling, quality, and safety. The position serves as a strategic client and stakeholder interface and addresses technical, commercial, contractual, schedule, and risk challenges across complex projects.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership of large-scale EPC construction projects; utility-scale solar or renewable energy experience is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of EPC execution, engineering workflows, procurement strategy, and construction sequencing.
Mastery of financial reporting, cost controls, and commercial management.
Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal, and client-facing communication skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and mentor developing project talent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of ownership and initiative.
Proficiency with project management software such as P6 and MS Project, and with financial systems.
Minimum 8–10 years of project management experience, including at least 3 years leading complex or large-scale EPC projects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or a related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
OSHA 10- or 30-hour safety certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Experience with utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

Lead full-lifecycle execution of large, complex EPC projects from NTP through final acceptance.
Oversee multiple project phases concurrently, aligning design standards, construction practices, schedules, and commercial requirements.
Provide strategic decision-making support to field teams and proactively resolve issues that could impede project momentum.
Support preconstruction through estimating, constructability reviews, procurement strategy, and subcontractor evaluation for major scopes.
Model safety leadership, uphold company safety expectations, and promote continuous improvement and corrective-action practices in safety and quality.
Partner with Quality on inspection processes, proactive issue resolution, and compliance with specifications.
Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost trends, margin protection, and commercial strategy.
Oversee contract administration and major commercial events, including claims, notices, risk exposures, and change management.
Provide executive-level reporting on financial performance, risks, and variance drivers.
Lead strategic scheduling, critical-path and productivity analysis, and recovery planning for complex, multi-phase scopes.
Work with Scheduling, Construction, and subcontract partners to maintain milestone alignment.
Serve as the primary strategic interface with clients, owner engineers, lenders, and key stakeholders; maintain expectations and communicate transparently through challenges and change events.
Lead, mentor, and develop project delivery personnel, including Project Managers, APMs, Project Engineers, and Field Engineers; provide coaching, feedback, and development planning.
Support hiring, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives across the Project Management discipline.
Identify, quantify, and manage high-impact technical, commercial, schedule, subcontract, and safety risks; lead risk reviews and ensure mitigation follow-through.
Integrate lessons learned into future planning and mentor Project Managers in risk leadership.
Provide accurate, executive-ready reporting on project progress, issues, financials, and milestone health.
Lead internal and external project meetings and support Project Delivery governance and continuous-improvement initiatives.