Project Manager

Reports to: Project Director

Location: Chattanooga Houston Remote

Supervises: Assistant Project Manager Project Engineers Field Engineers Project Superintendent Co-Ops and Interns

Works closely with: Owners Senior Project Manager Project Engineers Field Construction Staff Preconstruction Procurement Scheduling Quality and Safety

Role Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle execution of large-scale utility solar EPC projects. This role ensures projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and in compliance with contract requirements and quality standards. The Project Manager provides day-to-day leadership to the project team manages client relationships and drives proactive decision-making to keep work on track. This position requires a skilled hands-on project leader capable of navigating complex technical commercial and construction challenges while maintaining a strong commitment to safety teamwork and disciplined project controls.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and oversee all project activities from contract award through final acceptance by the client.
• Ensure project execution aligns with design requirements construction best practices budget constraints and schedule commitments.
• Participate in preconstruction efforts including estimating constructability reviews and buyout support.
• Solve problems quickly and directly through active engagement with field teams subcontractors and stakeholders.

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full adherence to Signal Energys safety standards OSHA regulations and site-specific requirements.
• Promote proactive hazard identification mitigation planning and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Work with the Quality team to ensure compliance with project specifications inspection requirements and corrective action processes.

• Maintain accurate cost reports forecasts and financial projections.
• Manage project budgets including labor materials subcontractors equipment and change events.
• Ensure timely and accurate contract administration including submittals RFIs change orders notices and closeout documentation.
• Support financial reporting to leadership with clear explanations of trends risks and variances.

• Develop maintain and monitor project schedules in coordination with internal scheduling resources.
• Identify critical path activities and manage recovery plans to maintain key milestones.
• Ensure schedule updates include narrative explanations of delays recovery efforts and mitigation strategies.

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the client ensuring professional communication and alignment on expectations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors vendors and internal functional partners.
• Address client concerns promptly and ensure project teams uphold Signals reputation for integrity and professionalism.

• Lead supervise and mentor project staff fostering a collaborative accountable and high-performing team culture.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities for Assistant PMs PEs and Field Engineers.
• Support succession planning and development of future project leaders.

• Proactively identify project risks and drive mitigation planning across safety quality schedule commercial and technical domains.
• Elevate high-impact risks to senior leadership and ensure timely corrective actions.

• Provide consistent and transparent reporting on progress risks financials and milestones.
• Prepare and lead internal and external project meetings ensuring clarity accountability and follow-through.

Primary Skills/Experience/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of EPC construction practices renewable energy technologies and utility-scale solar installations.
• Knowledge of construction safety standards OSHA requirements and environmental compliance.
• Ability to read interpret and apply IFC drawings specifications and technical documents.
• Strong analytical mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills verbal written and interpersonal with the ability to build trust and influence.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. P6 MS Project) and financial reporting systems.
• High level of initiative ownership and adaptability.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in engineering construction management renewable energy or relevant field.

• Minimum 5 years project management experience in utility scale solar or large-scale renewable energy projects.

Preferred Certificates/Licenses:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Metrics of Success

Performance in this role will be evaluated based on:

• On-time on-budget project delivery.
• Safety leadership TRIR and proactive hazard management.
• Quality performance and compliance with contract requirements.
• Client satisfaction and relationship management.
• Effective team leadership mentorship and collaboration.
• Risk identification mitigation and resolution.

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