Senior Manager of Project Controls

Overview

This role involves leading project controls for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects. You will directly manage a team of Commercial Managers and Project Accountants focused on the financial and contractual aspects of Self-Perform Solar Projects.

The position is remote, based out of your home, with travel to jobsites as required. Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time. Candidates 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.

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 comprehensive assessments to identify project risks and opportunities; develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Oversee and manage change orders, ensuring accurate documentation, assessment of impact, 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 impacts 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 constructive feedback and development plans to improve team performance.
• Implement and maintain project cost control plans and procedures.
• Participate as a key stakeholder 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 with project goals, and communicate invoicing, cash flows, and change management.
• Ensure projects comply with reporting and project management standards.
• 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.

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.
• Ability 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, within and outside the organization.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with near-term action, with a strong desire for continuous improvement.
• Strong team orientation and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel as required, up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• FLSA status: Exempt.
• Position status: Full-Time.

Location

• Houston, TX
• Remote work based out of your home with travel to jobsites.

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 with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis; 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 get to 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 settings; moderate to high on construction worksites.
• In accordance with the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP), the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid work arrangement based on evolving business needs and at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Additional Information

Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to reflect the organization’s evolving work environment.