Senior Manager of Project Controls

Overview

This role is responsible for driving the commercial success of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. You will manage a team focused on the financial and contractual aspects of self-perform solar projects, including cost control, forecasting, CPM scheduling, negotiation, risk/opportunity management, change management, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Commercial Managers and Project Accountants overseeing their work on Self-Perform Solar Projects.
• Collaborate with project directors, project managers, and construction managers to meet project objectives within 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; develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Oversee and manage change orders, ensuring accurate documentation, impact assessment, and effective implementation for upstream and downstream commitments.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure projects adhere to contractual obligations and company policies.
• Regularly evaluate internal resource and subcontractor performance against project execution strategies.
• Address and resolve upstream or downstream contractual disputes or issues promptly to minimize impact to timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and present detailed monthly executive reports, including variance analysis, risk logs, project summary reports, forecasts, and 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 review, including critical path management and progress tracking.
• Manage project budgets, including cost tracking and forecasting.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to align expectations and communicate invoicing, cash flows, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with business standards for reporting 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 assignments.

Requirements

• 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; 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.
• Balanced strategic perspective and strong near-term action orientation; commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong team orientation and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel as required, up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA

Compensation & Benefits

• FLSA Status: Exempt

Location & Work Schedule

• Location: Houston, TX
• Work Status: Remote (work from home with travel to jobsites)
• Supervisor: VP of Project Controls
• Position Status: Full-Time
• Work hours: Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm.
• Travel requirement: Up to 25% of the time.

Additional Information

• 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/lift objects (light to heavy) up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk regularly with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; 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 stairways to reach office upper and lower floors.
• Travel: up to 50% as needed.

Work Environment

• Regular professional office/business setting.
• Noise level: low to moderate in office; moderate to high on construction worksites.
• 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.