Senior Project Manager (Utility Scale Solar)

Vanguard Energy Partners LLC is focused on renewable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of large-scale solar and energy storage projects. The role includes overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing project financials and client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple large-scale construction projects for the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Microgrids, and other Distributed/Onsite Energy Systems
• Provide executive oversight of project execution, ensuring alignment with company goals for safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
• Oversee and review subcontractor and vendor shop drawings to ensure technical accuracy and adherence to project specifications
• Develop and manage scopes of work, RFPs, and subcontractor contracts, ensuring compliance and optimal value
• Evaluate and approve project estimates, budgets, and bids
• Manage and ensure proper documentation of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications
• Oversee all permitting and inspection processes, ensuring compliance and timely closeout
• Direct the coordination of labor, materials, logistics, and inspections to maintain project schedules
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure exceptional project delivery and client satisfaction
• Ensure all project contracts, insurance coverage, and compliance documentation are fully executed and maintained
• Lead project Superintendents and field teams to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project execution
• Maintain and oversee Microsoft Project schedules; provide monthly progress updates to executive leadership
• Partner with Engineering and Estimating to provide feedback on cost efficiencies, constructability, and best practices
• Facilitate monthly internal project review meetings with leadership and O&M teams to ensure seamless turnover
• Champion company safety initiatives and culture across all project sites
• Oversee project financials, ensuring proper coding, tracking, and forecasting of costs and revenue
• Develop and present detailed monthly project performance reports and cost forecasts to the VP of Operations and/or President
• Manage client billing (AIAs), subcontractor invoicing, and payment approvals to maintain positive cash flow
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Mentor Project Managers and Associate PMs, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance across the project management team
• Act as a key contributor to company-wide process improvement and strategic planning initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 8–10+ years of progressive project management experience in renewable energy or electrical construction, including direct leadership of complex, multi-million-dollar projects
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects with strong financial and operational outcomes
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and decision-making skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, and change control
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to executives and clients
• Highly organized, analytical, and strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Procore, and/or Primavera
• Strong understanding of electrical and renewable energy systems, including Racking, Panels, Inverters, DC/AC wiring, Interconnection, DAS, Battery Systems, Gensets, Turbines, ATS, Switchgear, NEC, and Rapid Shutdown systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, field-based environment with frequent travel
• Strong background in electrical systems, solar, and BESS preferred