Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager leading full-lifecycle delivery of complex, utility-scale solar EPC construction projects — managing budgets, schedules, contracts, safety, clients, and mentoring project staff. Requires deep EPC/solar construction leadership plus proficiency with P6, MS Project, and financial systems.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Demonstrated leadership of large-scale EPC construction projects, preferably utility-scale solar or renewable energy
- Advanced knowledge of EPC execution, engineering workflows, procurement strategy, and construction sequencing
- Mastery of financial reporting, cost controls, and commercial management
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication with strong client-facing skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and mentor developing project talent
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high ownership and initiative
- Proficiency in project management software (P6, MS Project) and financial systems
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or related field
- 8-10 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years leading complex or large-scale EPC projects
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- OSHA 10 or 30-hour safety certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
Full description
Reports to: Project Director
Location: Chattanooga, Houston, Remote
Supervises: Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Project Superintendents, Co-Ops and Interns
Works closely with: Owners, Project Directors, Project Engineers, Field Construction Staff, Preconstruction, Procurement, Scheduling, Quality, and Safety
Role Overview:
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for leading the full lifecycle execution of CoVolt Power’s most complex and strategically significant utility-scale solar EPC projects. The Sr PM operates with a high level of independence and judgment, ensuring safe, timely, and financially disciplined delivery. In addition to core project leadership responsibilities, Sr. PM plays a pivotal role in developing future project leaders, elevating project management standards, and reinforcing the culture and operating rhythms of Project Delivery. This role requires an experienced, forward-thinking project leader who can navigate significant technical, commercial, and contractual challenges, strengthen relationships with clients and partners, and model the behaviors expected across Signal’s project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advanced Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead full-lifecycle execution of large, complex EPC projects from NTP through final acceptance.
- Oversee multiple project phases concurrently, ensuring alignment with design standards, construction best practices, schedule commitments, and commercial requirements.
- Provide strategic decision-making support to field teams and proactively resolve issuesto maintain project momentum.
- Support Preconstruction through estimating, constructability reviews, procurement strategy, and subcontractor evaluation for major scopes.
- Safety & Quality Leadership:
- Model exceptional safety behavior and ensure field teams uphold Signal’s safety expectations without exception.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a transparent, corrective-action culture around safety and quality.
- Partner with Quality to ensure robust inspection processes, proactive issue resolution, and adherence to specifications.
- Financial Leadership & Project Controls:
- Manage project budgets at an advanced level, including forecasting, cost trending, margin protection, and commercial strategy.
- Oversee contract administration and major commercial events, including claims, notices, risk exposures, and change management.