Project Manager - Solar Construction

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000 passionate team members across 55 locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards:

• Nine consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group
• Recognized as #10 in the “Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms” in the U.S. by Zweig Group
• Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.
• Recognized in Crains “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.
• Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.

Project Manager – Renewable Construction (Owner’s Office–Based)

About the Role

Atwell’s OR/CMS team supports owners and developers on large utility-scale renewable programs—solar PV, wind, BESS, substations, and transmission. We’re seeking an Office Project Manager to serve as the day-to-day hub for project controls, engineering coordination, documentation, and risk management from the owner’s side, while making targeted site visits to verify progress, quality, and safety.

What You’ll Do

• Owner’s Engineering Oversight (office-led)
• Integrate technical, environmental, schedule, and document-control activities into a cohesive plan.
• Drive multidisciplinary coordination (electrical, civil, environmental, permitting) to keep deliverables aligned.
• Project Controls & Commercial Management
• Build and maintain baselines and updates; track milestones, cash flow, and earned value.
• Lead RFI/submittal workflows, drawing reviews, comment resolution, and close-out documentation.
• Support change management (scope/contract changes), pay app reviews, and cost forecasting.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Owner with EPCs, OEMs, and third-party providers.
• Prepare clear status reports, risk registers, decision logs, and leadership briefings.
• Quality, Compliance, and Readiness
• Oversee QA/QC plans, commissioning readiness checklists, and turnover package completeness.
• Ensure adherence to codes/standards, permit conditions, and Owner processes; capture lessons learned.
• Targeted Site Support (periodic)
• Conduct scheduled site visits to validate schedule, safety, quality, and progress against plan.
• Facilitate resolution of field issues by coordinating timely office-driven decisions.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 7 years on utility-scale renewable projects (solar PV, wind, BESS, substations, T&D), including exposure to civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical (DC/MV/HV) scopes.
• Technical Familiarity: PV modules/trackers, inverters, MV transformers, substations/MPT/GSU; BESS/SCADA exposure is a plus.
• Project Tools: Proficiency with construction document control and PM software (e.g., Procore, Aconex, SharePoint), scheduling (MS Project or Primavera), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Core Skills: Contract/RFI/submittal/change-order management, schedule and budget control, risk identification/mitigation, strong written and verbal communication.
• Credentials: Valid U.S. driver’s license. OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and First Aid/CPR/AED (or willingness to obtain).
• Travel/Environment: Ability to conduct periodic site visits across Texas as needed.

Why Atwell OR/CMS

• Scale & Impact: Team with 30 years of combined experience and 15,000 MW supported.
• Owner’s-Side Focus: End-to-end technical and execution oversight from development through commissioning.
• Growth: Exposure to flagship renewable portfolios and cross-discipline collaboration.

This position is designed for an office-centric project leader who can orchestrate complex renewable programs from the owner’s side and make efficient, value-added trips to the field when it matters most.

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages 
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services