Senior Project Manager

CoVolt Power•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads the full lifecycle execution of CoVolt Power’s most complex and strategically significant utility-scale solar EPC projects. The role operates with a high degree of independence and judgment, with responsibility for safe, timely, and financially disciplined delivery. It also helps develop future project leaders, raise project management standards, and reinforce the culture and operating practices of Project Delivery. The Senior Project Manager leads complex technical, commercial, and contractual work; builds relationships with clients and partners; and models expected behaviors across project teams. The role works closely with owners, project directors, project engineers, field construction staff, preconstruction, procurement, scheduling, quality, and safety, and supervises project managers, assistant project managers, project engineers, field engineers, project superintendents, co-ops, and interns. It reports to the Project Director and may be based in Chattanooga, Houston, or remotely. Success is evaluated through project delivery, safety and risk leadership, quality and technical issue resolution, client and stakeholder relationships, team development, and management of financial exposure and commercial strategy.

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, and interpersonal communication skills, including client-facing ability.
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 notice to proceed through final acceptance.
Oversee concurrent project phases and maintain alignment with design standards, construction practices, schedule commitments, and commercial requirements.
Support field teams with strategic decisions and proactively resolve issues that could affect project momentum.
Support preconstruction through estimating, constructability reviews, procurement strategy, and subcontractor evaluation for major scopes.
Model exceptional safety behavior and ensure field teams uphold safety expectations.
Drive continuous improvement and promote transparency and corrective action in safety and quality.
Partner with Quality on inspection processes, issue resolution, and adherence to 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 for complex, multi-phase scopes, including schedule development, monitoring, and mitigation planning.
Analyze critical paths and productivity trends and develop recovery plans.
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.
Anticipate client needs, align expectations, and maintain transparent communication during challenges and change events.
Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Field Engineers.
Provide structured coaching, regular performance feedback, and development planning for project delivery personnel.
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 major risk reviews with senior leadership, establish mitigation strategies, and ensure follow-through.
Integrate lessons learned into future planning and mentor Project Managers in risk leadership.
Provide accurate, executive-ready reporting on progress, issues, financials, and milestone health.
Lead internal and external project meetings with clarity, structure, and accountability.
Support Project Delivery governance and continuous-improvement initiatives.