Utility Scale Solar Project Manager

EDF Renewables North America

. Manage all aspects and phases of multiple solar EPC projects and programs simultaneously .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,200 - $178,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing solar EPC projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal requirements while delivering projects on time and within budget. Proficient in project administration, financial tracking, and subcontractor management, with a strong focus on community solar and utility-scale photovoltaic systems.

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Project ManagementSolar EPC ExperienceBudget ManagementContract NegotiationProcore Utilization

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject SchedulingCost AccountingQuality ControlSite Safety ManagementUtility-Scale Photovoltaic SystemsSubcontractor ManagementField Quality ControlGeotechnical InvestigationsHealth and Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

Team CoordinationCommunicationProblem SolvingNegotiationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectPrimaveraProcore

Industry Keywords

Solar EnergyCommunity SolarUtility DistributionConstruction CodesLand DevelopmentElectrical WorkProject Financial ClosingCut-and-Fill EarthworkPermittingInterconnection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects and phases of multiple solar EPC projects and programs simultaneously
Deliver projects on time, on budget, and in compliance with health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements
Coordinate, supervise, and manage internal project teams and external partners, subcontractors, consultants, clients, utilities, and development partners
Secure subcontractors and lead vetting, qualification, referencing, scoping, price negotiation, and contracting
Manage project administration, site safety, field quality control, project meetings, document control, submittals, staff planning, construction documentation, close-out, and commissioning
Manage budgets, expenses, revenue, margins, schedules, subcontractor payments, and project billings
Track project P&L against plan monthly, take corrective action, and forecast revenues, costs, and margins
Create baseline schedules and maintain weekly and monthly updates in MS Project and/or Primavera
Implement health, safety, quality assurance, inspection, and test plans
Ensure compliance with contracts, permits, applicable laws, and federal, state, and local codes and regulations
Secure and maintain approvals from customers, interconnection providers, and authorities having jurisdiction
Support origination, development, financing, and engineering teams with pricing, technical design, permitting, compliance, and site constraints
Perform project diligence, including site reconnaissance, geotechnical work, and investigations
Attend AHJ meetings and provide input on project design and construction documentation
Report project status to internal and external colleagues and stakeholders and update the company project management platform
Supervise matrix-based project staff and external subcontractors and vendors
Travel to project sites approximately 25% of overall work time

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline required
5–7+ years progressive experience in construction and/or development
Experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Development Engineer, or Project Superintendent
Experience managing community solar and/or utility-scale photovoltaic systems greater than 3–5 MW, preferably greater than 10 MW
Experience managing multiple community-scale solar projects simultaneously
Experience with solar interconnects into utility distribution and/or transmission grids at 12kV or greater
Advanced understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, codes, design/build contracts, and construction means and methods
Experience with land development and project financial closing requirements
Experience with large-scale cut-and-fill earthwork or landfill construction required
Experience subcontracting industrial or large commercial electrical work required
Strong knowledge of contract language and contract negotiations
Understanding of project cost accounting and tracking procedures
Ability to create and execute project work plans
Strong construction logistics, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting experience
Prior experience utilizing Procore for solar project management, contracting, and quality control
Commitment to a safe working environment
Ability to work with internal colleagues, external customers, and subcontractors
Ability to stand and walk for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Frequent travel to North American project sites with varying terrain and weather conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive bonus incentives; eligible for the annual bonus program
Low-cost health and wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Generous 401(k) matching contribution
Paid time off programs
Paid parental leave after one year of service
Learning, career development, and advancement opportunities
Mentorship and buddy programs