Senior Project Manager, Utility-Scale Solar

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visitapexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future.

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) projects. In this role, you will oversee projects from EPC award through contracting, early-stage engineering, construction, commissioning, and final handover to internal asset management teams.

The Senior Project Manager will serve as a key leader within the execution team responsible for driving safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance across all assigned projects. You will manage complex project portfolios while partnering with Assistant Project Managers and, on larger efforts, dedicated Project Managers. Focus areas include project controls, CAPEX management, stakeholder communication, constructability reviews, risk identification and mitigation, and change management.

In addition to core delivery responsibilities, this role plays an integral part in developing the next generation of project leaders. The Senior Project Manager will mentor and empower junior team members, fostering their growth, judgment, and technical skills. This individual should cultivate stability, attain consistent outcomes, foster collaboration, and challenge assumptions while paying attention to quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful impact on our rapidly expanding project portfolio. As a senior member of the team, you will help elevate Apex's reputation as a leader in the renewable energy industry, accelerate project execution, and help bring high-performing assets to fruition.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, accountable problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively support projects from multiple angles. Success in this role requires strong communication, technical acumen, and the ability to collaborate and perform under pressure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage multiple renewable energy projects with competing deadlines and resources.
• Manage the development, planning, and execution of operational utility-scale renewable projects according to design requirements within established timeframe.
• Manage contract requirements, client relations, and project deliverables.
• Manage overall project budget and expenses for delivering profit margins at or above expectations while also balancing project quality.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, project schedules, risk profiles, and cost performance of the project in accordance with company systems.
• Manage all aspects of the project including the planning/reporting process, management of third-party vendors and contracts, meeting external standards and certification requirements, as well as detailed field logistics.
• Manage third party integrator and main supplier through engineering, construction and into initial operation.
• Provide steady and reliable communication throughout project lifecycle while also managing complicated schedules, budgets, people, risks, and other resources.
• Engage with and foster relationships with the various internal and external project stakeholders as Apex's primary contact for the project duration.
• Be collaborative and capable of working in a fast-paced environment and should be familiar with project management techniques and software.
• Responsible for project schedules from early-stage development through hand off at mid-stage development.
• Manage the early phase of the projects within the budget and schedule approved by management
• Responsible for the projects' advancement and coordination with project stakeholders to ensure a successful project hand off.
• Perform risk analysis, write constructability reviews and change management.
• Manage projects using industry standard project management tools.
• Ensure high work quality and safe work practices at all times during the projects.
• Drive compliance with all internal company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To succeed as a SeniorProject Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you'll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of combined engineering, construction and/or technical project management experience.
• Experience in leading a strong safety culture, upholding contract requirements, stakeholder relations, project deliverables, as well as establishing and monitoring performance metrics, project schedules, risk profiles, and cost-performances.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling concepts, techniques, and software such as MS-Project and/or Primavera.
• Experience with project controls for industrial engineering, procurement, and construction is required.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects.
• Advanced knowledge of safety and relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently
• Location: Willing and able to work from our Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia
• This position requires periodic travel (30%) for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits. Employees are expected to be able to make necessary travel arrangements, which may include securing a method of payment for travel-related expenses (e.g., through company booking tools or reimbursement processes) and possession of a valid Driver's license.

At Apex Clean Energy, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join usin accelerating the shift to clean energy, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our team's review!

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit. Occasional work in an outdoor environment, subject to inclement weather.

How You'll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.