Senior Project Manager (Wind/Utility-Scale Solar)

We are currently partnered with a well-capitalized, international renewable energy platform in the search for a Senior Project Manager to support their growing U.S. portfolio. This organization has a strong global presence and is actively expanding its North American utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage pipeline.

This role is based in Houston (hybrid schedule) and will play a critical part in delivering large-scale renewable projects from late-stage development through construction and COD.

Wind experience is required.

The Senior Project Manager will report into senior leadership within Project Management & Construction and will be responsible for delivering utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS projects on time and within budget. This is an owner-side position requiring strong EPC oversight, commercial awareness, and hands-on risk management experience.

The right candidate will bring proven wind project execution experience at utility scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams with a focus on mitigating cost and schedule risk
• Oversee development and maintenance of project schedules and progress reporting
• Track budgets, manage reforecasts, and support updates to overall project economics
• Provide oversight and active management of EPC contractors
• Support change order review and negotiation
• Lead technical due diligence efforts tied to project financing
• Manage RFP processes and EPC partner selection
• Interface directly with utilities to support successful interconnection and execution
• Perform gap analysis, troubleshooting, and milestone management across projects
• Support CAPEX development and project prioritization efforts
• Lead project handoff to Asset Management upon COD

No direct reports.

Required Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil preferred)
• 8+ years of project management experience within energy or infrastructure
• Demonstrated success delivering utility-scale wind projects through full EPC lifecycle and COD (wind is non-negotiable)
• Experience operating in an owner's rep or IPP environment overseeing EPC partners
• Strong understanding of project scopes, contracts, scheduling, estimating, and constructability
• Familiarity with permitting, land coordination, and interconnection processes
• Working knowledge of utility interconnection frameworks and ISO environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• PMP certification
• Deep North American wind experience
• Advanced project management tool proficiency