Project Manager, Senior

What You Can Expect

As our Senior Project Manager, you will review available information for early-stage projects and support the Development, Origination, and Business Development teams by providing constructability reviews, preliminary budgeting, and scheduling assessments. The Sr. PM will collaborate with both internal and external engineering teams and should have a strong technical understanding of Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. Additionally, the Sr. PM will work with ENGIE’s procurement team to issue purchase requisitions and negotiate with contractors and suppliers. This position can sit in Chicago, IL, (preferred) also open to candidates based in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, or remote applicants) reporting to Manager of Pre-Construction.

• Manages multiple Distributed Generation (DG) and BESS projects through various development stages to handoff for delivery, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety guidelines
• Collaborates with engineering teams to review project designs, offering constructability insights and identifying potential cost savings
• Supports proposal preparation by conducting site visits, creating risk assessments, and establishing preliminary budgets and schedules
• Creates and monitors project schedules and budgets, providing regular updates to internal and external stakeholders and addressing budget-related issues
• Coordinates site visits, secures necessary permits, and manages contracts with contractors and suppliers
• Mentors junior team members and ensures all projects meet ENGIE standards, specifications, and legal agreements

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or related field

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Independent Power Producer (IPP) firms, DG Development, Project Management, Engineering or Construction roles
• You are Experience within the renewable energy industry; specifically, solar photovoltaic arrays and/or battery energy storage systems
• You are an effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills, able to manage multiple assignments accurately and on time
• You have experience in distributed generation and energy storage projects, with demonstrated leadership, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• You hold certifications in Project Management (PMP), OSHA or NFPA safety standards, First Aid/CPR/AED, with a working knowledge of NEC code and AC/DC electrical system design
• You are proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Power BI, Procore, RS Means, Kevala, ArcGIS, Anderson Optimization, and have familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce
• You demonstrate excellent time management skills and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment
• You show a collaborative approach and take ownership of your work, actively driving projects to successful completion

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record for the use of company vehicle, ability to drive to site locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety poli