Senior Project Manager

WellSuited Talent is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for an unnamed independent power producer that develops, owns and operates energy storage and hybrid solar-plus-storage projects. The role leads California projects from late-stage development through construction, commissioning and commercial operation, overseeing budgets, schedules, contractors, interconnection and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of assigned projects, from late-stage development and Notice to Proceed (NTP) through construction, commissioning, COD and turnover to operations
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting and monthly cost reporting
• Oversee procurement and contracting, including EPC, BESS supply, balance-of-plant and subcontractor agreements
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, tracking long-lead equipment and critical-path milestones
• Manage the change order process, contractor invoicing, milestone payments and contract claims
• Coordinate interconnection requirements and milestones with CAISO and California utilities
• Oversee permitting, environmental and land-use compliance (including CEQA) with internal teams and outside consultants
• Serve as the primary point of contact for EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, utilities, agencies and the communities hosting projects
• Lead regular project, contractor and leadership meetings, and provide status reporting to executives and financing partners
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and accountability across all project sites
• Manage risk registers and mitigation plans across a portfolio of projects at the same time
• Lead closeout, including punch list, warranties, as-builts and turnover documentation

Requirements:

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required
• 8+ years of experience in utility-scale energy, power or heavy civil construction, with at least 4 years as a Project Manager or Senior PM
• Proven experience delivering utility-scale BESS, solar or hybrid projects (100+ MW) from construction through COD
• Experience managing EPC contracts, budgets and schedules on large-scale capital projects
• 2+ years leading cross-functional teams and managing contractors
• In-depth knowledge of the utility-scale project lifecycle, including cost control, scheduling, contract administration and commissioning
• Working knowledge of BESS systems, inverters, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, and substation interconnection
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized with attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects at once in a remote setting
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project, Procore or a similar platform, and Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, accountable, ethical and collaborative
• Experience with California permitting, CAISO interconnection, or California utility (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) requirements strongly preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred