Director of Project Management

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior project leader responsible for end-to-end delivery of on-site EPC projects (20MW–500MW+)
• Partner with the Construction Director to align field execution with project objectives
• Ensure all project functions (construction, engineering, procurement, commissioning) are coordinated and integrated
• Own and manage the master project schedule, including critical path and milestone tracking (NTP to COD)
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure financial targets are met
• Lead variance analysis and implement corrective actions to address schedule or cost deviations
• Administer EPC contracts, ensuring compliance with scope, terms, and conditions
• Lead change order management, claims development, and dispute resolution
• Protect project margins through proactive commercial oversight and risk mitigation
• Direct project controls including scheduling, cost tracking, and performance reporting
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and clients (progress, risks, financials)
• Implement KPI tracking and reporting systems to measure project performance
• Identify project risks across schedule, cost, supply chain, and execution
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Escalate critical issues and drive timely resolution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client/owner on project performance
• Manage relationships with utilities, regulators, and third-party stakeholders
• Lead project meetings, reporting reviews, and executive updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 10–15+ years of project management experience, including utility-scale solar or large infrastructure EPC projects
• Proven track record managing full lifecycle EPC contracts from NTP to COD
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and cost management practices
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, MS Project)