[Remote] Senior Project Manager (Utility Scale Solar)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vanguard Energy Partners LLC is focused on renewable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of solar and energy storage projects. The role involves overseeing project leadership, ensuring quality and safety, managing budgets, and mentoring the project team throughout all phases of project delivery. Responsibilities • Lead multiple large-scale construction projects for the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Microgrids , and other Distributed/Onsite Energy Systems. • Provide executive oversight of project execution, ensuring alignment with company goals for safety, quality, schedule, and profitability. • Oversee and review subcontractor and vendor shop drawings to ensure technical accuracy and adherence to project specifications. • Develop and manage scopes of work, RFPs, and subcontractor contracts, ensuring compliance and optimal value. • Evaluate and approve project estimates, budgets, and bids. • Manage and ensure proper documentation of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications. • Oversee all permitting and inspection processes, ensuring compliance and timely closeout. • Direct the coordination of labor, materials, logistics, and inspections to maintain project schedules. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure exceptional project delivery and client satisfaction. • Ensure all project contracts, insurance coverage, and compliance documentation are fully executed and maintained. • Lead project Superintendents and field teams to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project execution. • Maintain and oversee Microsoft Project schedules; provide monthly progress updates to executive leadership. • Partner with Engineering and Estimating to provide feedback on cost efficiencies, constructability, and best practices. • Facilitate monthly internal project review meetings with leadership and O&M teams to ensure seamless turnover. • Champion company safety initiatives and culture across all project sites. • Oversee project financials, ensuring proper coding, tracking, and forecasting of costs and revenue. • Develop and present detailed monthly project performance reports and cost forecasts to the VP of Operations and/or President. • Manage client billing (AIAs), subcontractor invoicing, and payment approvals to maintain positive cash flow. • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership. • Mentor Project Managers and Associate PMs, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance across the project management team. • Act as a key contributor to company-wide process improvement and strategic planning initiatives. Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred). • 8–10+ years of progressive project management experience in renewable energy or electrical construction, including direct leadership of complex, multi-million-dollar projects. • Strong background in electrical systems, solar, and BESS preferred. • Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects with strong financial and operational outcomes. • Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and decision-making skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. • Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, and change control. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to executives and clients. • Highly organized, analytical, and strategic thinker with strong business acumen. • Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Procore, and/or Primavera. • Strong understanding of electrical and renewable energy systems, including Racking, Panels, Inverters, DC/AC wiring, Interconnection, DAS, Battery Systems, Gensets, Turbines, ATS, Switchgear, NEC, and Rapid Shutdown systems. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, field-based environment with frequent travel. Company Overview • Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC is a national solar design-build firm that specializes in commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job