Utility Scale Solar, BESS Project Manager

EDF Renewables North America

Project Manager overseeing multiple solar EPC projects at EDF power solutions. Managing stakeholders, project delivery, compliance, and reporting for renewable energy initiatives.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,200 - $178,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budget management, compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in managing utility-scale photovoltaic projects and subcontractor relationships while ensuring adherence to contracts and regulatory requirements.

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Project ManagementUtility-Scale Photovoltaic SystemsConstruction ComplianceBudget ManagementSubcontractor Management

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject DeliveryContract NegotiationProject Financial ClosingSite InvestigationsGeotech AnalysisLarge-Scale EarthworkSubstation ConstructionDocument ControlQuality Control

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareDocument Control Systems

Industry Keywords

Health and Safety ComplianceFederal and State RegulationsConstruction CodesDesign/Build ContractsLand Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage the delivery of Company projects, on time, on budget, and in accordance with all applicable health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements;
Coordinate, supervise, and manage project team consisting of internal resources (i.e., Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Design Engineers, and Project Administrators) and outside partners such as subcontractors, consultants, clients, utilities, development partners;
Take direct responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, where necessary;
Secure subcontractors;
Lead team in vetting, qualifying, referencing, scoping, price negotiation, and contracting with subcontractors;
Implement and manage project administration, including project meetings, document control, submittals, quality control, construction team planning and documentation, and other close‑out and commissioning of projects.
Manage budget, expenses, revenue, margin, and schedule for multiple simultaneous projects;
Track project actual P&L vs. plan and take corrective action to meet objectives;
Accurately forecast project revenues, cost, and margins.
Manage subcontractor payments and project billings.
Implement health and safety program for each project;
Manage project compliance with health and safety program, including compliance by personnel, subcontractors, customers, and others at the project site;
Assure continuous compliance by project and subcontractors with requirements of all project contracts, subcontracts, applicable laws, and applicable permits;
Take primary responsibility for understanding and applying federal, state, and local code and regulatory requirements.
Implement and manage processes to secure and maintain required approvals from customers, interconnection providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs);
Assure accurate and timely submittals to customers, interconnection providers, and AHJs.
Support internal origination, development, financing, and engineering teams on project matters, including project pricing, technical design, compliance with site requirements, permitting, and other constraints;
Perform project diligence, including site reconnaissance, geotech, and investigations;
Attend AHJ meetings, oversee and provide input on preparation of project design and construction documentation and plans.
Report on projects to internal and external colleagues and project stakeholders;
Manage project details and update project progress on Company project management platform.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline required.
7+ years progressive experience in construction and/or development, including as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Development Engineer, or Project Superintendent.
Experience with utility-scale photovoltaic systems of greater than 5 MW, preferably greater than 25 MW required.
Experience in constructing substations and/or solar interconnects into substations preferred.
Advanced understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, codes, design/build contracts, and construction means and methods.
Experienced with land development and project financial closing requirements.
Experience with large-scale cut and fill earthwork or landfill construction required.
Experience with subcontracting industrial or large commercial electrical work required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive bonus incentives.
Comprehensive health coverage.
Rewarding 401k.
Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.