Senior Project Manager

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC

. Provide strategic leadership, oversight, risk mitigation, and accountability for a portfolio of utility-scale energy infrastructure projects .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing utility-scale renewable energy projects, including oversight of construction, commissioning, and project turnover. Proven ability to lead project teams in achieving safety, budget, and operational objectives while ensuring compliance with governance and risk management strategies.

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Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Project ManagementEPC Contract NegotiationBudgeting and ForecastingLeadership in Construction ManagementRisk Mitigation Strategies

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementConstruction Management PrinciplesRisk ManagementContract NegotiationClaims ManagementBudgetingForecastingProject ControlsUtility-Scale Project PermittingPerformance Testing

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingStakeholder Influence

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Energy InfrastructurePower GenerationRenewable EnergyConstruction OversightCommercial OperationsEPC ContractsTurbine Supply AgreementsBESS Supply AgreementsEnvironmental StewardshipSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership, oversight, risk mitigation, and accountability for a portfolio of utility-scale energy infrastructure projects
Build and manage a team of project managers
Oversee projects from preconstruction through commercial operations
Establish project and risk management execution strategies, governance structures, and performance expectations
Lead project teams in achieving safety, schedule, budget, quality, and operational readiness objectives
Oversee construction, commissioning, and project turnover
Monitor contractor performance and enforce EPC, subcontractor, and supplier obligations
Review and approve major decisions affecting cost, schedule, scope, and risk
Lead resolution of critical project issues and escalations
Maintain executive responsibility for budgets, forecasts, commitments, and contingency management
Lead contract negotiations and ensure alignment with company governance
Report project financials and support investment committee, executive leadership, and board reporting
Champion safety and environmental stewardship across project sites
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project execution risks
Serve as executive interface with contractors, suppliers, owner representatives, and strategic partners
Provide executive-level presentations and updates to senior leadership and governing bodies
Hire, train, mentor, develop, and lead project managers
Coordinate project turnover with operations and asset management teams
Oversee commissioning, performance testing, commercial operation milestones, closeout activities, and lessons learned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field required
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in large-scale industrial, power generation, renewable energy, or infrastructure construction
6+ years of leadership experience managing complex construction organizations and project teams
3+ years of leadership experience managing a portfolio (500MW+) of utility-scale renewable energy projects from preconstruction through commercial operation
Demonstrated success delivering utility-scale renewable energy, power generation, transmission, or heavy civil projects exceeding $100 million in project value
Experience negotiating and managing EPC contracts, Turbine Supply agreements, and BESS Supply agreements
Extensive knowledge of construction management principles and practices
Extensive knowledge of utility-scale renewable energy project permitting, design, construction, commissioning, and financing activities
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, project controls, and risk management
Expertise in contract negotiation, claims management, and commercial strategy
Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in a matrixed and dynamic environment
Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
Ability to travel up to 50% as required
Ability to visit and traverse active construction sites
Ability to comply with PPE and site safety requirements
Current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Equal employment opportunity
Ability to work remotely from Texas