Senior Manager of Project Controls

Overview

This role is for a Senior Manager, Project Controls supporting utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The position involves leading project cost control, forecasting, CPM scheduling, contractual reviews, and risk/change management, with regular reporting to executive stakeholders.

• Department: Operational Excellence
• Location: Houston, TX
• Work Status: Remote (home-based) with travel to jobsites
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Supervisor: VP of Project Controls (or other senior management as designated)
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Commercial Managers and Project Accountants supporting Self-Perform Solar Projects.
• Collaborate with project directors, project managers, and construction managers to meet objectives within project constraints.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in subcontract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company standards.
• Conduct assessments to identify project risks and opportunities and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Oversee change orders to ensure accurate documentation, assessment of impact, and effective implementation across upstream and downstream commitments.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure projects adhere to contractual obligations and company policies.
• Regularly evaluate internal resources and subcontractor performance to confirm alignment with project execution strategies.
• Promptly address and resolve upstream and downstream contractual disputes/issues to minimize impacts to timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and present monthly executive reports, including:
  • variance analysis
  • risk logs
  • project summary reports
  • forecasts
  • change logs
• Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of deliverables for project management, providing feedback and development plans to improve team performance.
• Implement and maintain project cost control plans and procedures.
• Participate in project schedule development and reviews, including critical path management and progress tracking.
• Manage project budgets, including cost tracking and forecasting.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to align expectations, including communication of invoicing, cash flows, and change management.
• Ensure projects comply with established reporting standards and project management methods.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Management.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with the company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA preferred, or 5+ years work experience in a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in project management, or a cost control function (preferably within the renewable energy sector).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and other relevant tools.
• Insight to identify key risk factors and advise EPC cost estimates.
• Experience with current solar EPC tools and processes, with ability to stay current on industry best practices and trends.
• Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction and/or performance improvement.
• Ability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization.
• Strong long-term strategic perspective with near-term action orientation and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong team player with a high degree of professionalism.
• Willingness to travel as required, up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA

Compensation & Benefits

• Not provided in the job description.

Location

• Houston, TX
• Remote work from home with travel to jobsites.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Physical Demands

• Stationary position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop, and/or walk
• Carry weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and speech: frequently communicates; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to access office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 50% as needed

Work Environment

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• In accordance with the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP), this position may transition to an onsite or hybrid work arrangement based on evolving business needs and at the discretion of the Head of Department