Senior Project Manager

UGE

Senior Project Manager leading complex solar and energy storage projects in New York. Ensuring project success from conceptual design to operational reality while managing stakeholder engagement.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides overarching leadership and strategic direction for multiple projects across any region(s)
Assumes responsibility (schedule and cost) for the successful completion of projects, from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Commercial Operation Date (COD) and Portfolio Operations hand-off, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
Spearheads negotiations and final recommendations regarding contracts, playing a critical role in the recommendations and management of construction activities, consultants, and vendors
Owns contractual oversight responsibilities on projects for major subcontractors, ensuring safety, compliance, quality, and efficiency
Oversees the preservation and optimization of the IRR from the NTP budget approval stage through the handoff to Portfolio Operations
Responsible for the overall EPC budget from NTP to Final Completion, making key decisions to preserve the as-modeled condition of the project
Directly oversees internal resources for task management, providing leadership, mentorship, and support to other Project Managers
Fosters professional development and growth within the team, offering guidance and coaching to lower levels of Project Managers and subordinate roles
Facilitates and enhances collaboration between Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Portfolio Operations teams, ensuring cohesiveness and alignment in project execution
Ensures that all projects adhere to industry standards, legal regulations, and company policies
Implements and oversees quality control measures, consistently monitoring project progress and performance
Identifies potential risks and challenges at the regional level, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies
Maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, partners, Utilities, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and other regulatory bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other quantitative educational background, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 6 years of relevant solar or energy storage project management experience (Solar PV, Energy Storage, or Electrical sectors)
Superior oral and written communication skills, tailored for higher-level stakeholder engagement
Advanced ability to drive project teams and entities to success, ensuring deadlines and goals are met
Leadership in fostering a collaborative environment and proactive approach to seeking information and research
Expert in complex problem-solving abilities, including navigating challenging project scenarios and leading innovative solutions
Detail oriented while capable of seeing and understanding the full picture
Collaborate as part of a broader project management team to include, mentor, and develop others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO including 19 days of Vacation/Sick time

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project Budget ManagementQuality Control ImplementationRisk Identification and MitigationComplex Problem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsCollaborative LeadershipDetail Oriented