Senior Project Manager – Utility Scale Solar (Field Based)

Responsibilities

• Owner’s Representative & Liaison: Function as the primary interface between the project owner and EPCs, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, inspectors, and other third-party vendors.
• Represent Owner Interests On-Site: Ensure contract adherence, quality standards, safety compliance, and schedule performance.
• Project Execution & Field Oversight: Oversee and report status during end-to-end execution of complex solar projects, from pre-construction planning through commissioning and turnover.
• Field Presence & Coordination: Provide active on-site presence as required to monitor construction progress, resolve field issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate Field Activities: Coordinate field construction activities including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning scopes.
• Monitor Performance Testing: Monitor performance testing methods and results.
• Planning, Schedule & Cost Control: Develop and manage detailed project execution plans, track and report schedule performance, productivity, risks, and cost impacts.
• Vendor Progress & Change Requests: Review vendor progress, change requests, and pay applications to ensure alignment with contractual and budgetary expectations.
• Technical Leadership: Apply strong technical judgment to solar plant design, installation means and methods, interconnection requirements, and commissioning activities.
• Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies related to safety, quality, schedule, constructability, and vendor performance.
• Communication & Reporting: Provide clear, timely communication to owner stakeholders, leadership, and project teams regarding progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Prepare Reports: Prepare executive-level status reports, dashboards, and field updates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, with significant emphasis on utility-scale solar projects.
• Experience implementing and enforcing construction safety programs, including hazard analysis, regulatory compliance (OSHA and applicable federal standards), and on-site safety leadership.
• Demonstrated field experience managing solar construction activities and vendor-led execution.
• Strong understanding of EPC delivery models, construction sequencing, safety programs, and commissioning processes.
• Experience acting as owner’s representative or lead interface between owners and contractors is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, power generation facilities, and grid-interconnection requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and vendors in fast-paced, high-risk field environments.
• PMP certification preferred.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
• Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

About the Role

This position is field-oriented and Texas-based. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience delivering solar generation projects in live field environments and excels at coordinating diverse stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality, on-schedule project execution.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Pay

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.

Contact Information

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

Equal Employment Opportunity

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.