What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. PM/Director, Project Management & Construction – Renewable Power position at Competitive Power Ventures?
Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. (“CPV”), with headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, and offices in Braintree, MA and Sugar Land, TX is uniquely positioned to leverage global technology and financial partnerships to help modernize America’s power generation. We are driven to improve our energy infrastructure by developing and operating power generation facilities using cutting edge, domestically available natural gas and renewable power technology. CPV is owned by OPC Energy, the first privately held electric company in Israel.
CPV is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager or Director to lead the execution and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Final Completion (FC). Reporting to the Vice President, Project Management & Construction, this role oversees a portfolio of active solar PV, onshore wind, battery energy storage system (BESS), and hybrid projects, serving as the owner’s representative during construction and managing EPC contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, technical, financing, and regulatory requirements. The Director will manage multiple projects concurrently, proactively mitigate execution risks, and drive successful commissioning and turnover of projects into operating assets.
The position reports to the Vice President, Project Management & Construction (Engineering & Construction).
Primary Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. reserves the right to change or terminate any or all benefit plans and/or plan design at its discretion.
CPV holds all employees to the highest ethical standards and is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency and honesty to ensure our success.
CPV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPV is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager or Director to lead the execution and delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Final Completion (FC). Reporting to the Vice President, Project Management & Construction, this role oversees a portfolio of active solar PV, onshore wind, battery energy storage system (BESS), and hybrid projects, serving as the owner’s representative during construction and managing EPC contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, technical, financing, and regulatory requirements. The Director will manage multiple projects concurrently, proactively mitigate execution risks, and drive successful commissioning and turnover of projects into operating assets.
The position reports to the Vice President, Project Management & Construction (Engineering & Construction).
Primary Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects from NTP through COD.
- Serve as the primary owner’s representative during construction activities.
- Oversee EPC contractor performance related to safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual compliance.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate construction, commercial, technical, and schedule risks.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and contingency utilization.
- Coordinate with development, engineering, finance, commercial, legal, and operations teams to ensure project alignment and successful handoff.
- Oversee commissioning activities and support successful achievement of COD and project closeout milestones.
- Ensure compliance with financing requirements, permits, interconnection obligations, and project agreements.
- Provide regular project status reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- 8–12 years of experience in energy infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on utility-scale renewable project construction (solar, wind, and/or energy storage).
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects through construction and final completion.
- Strong expertise in:
- EPC contract execution and administration
- Project scheduling, cost control, and risk management
- Renewable energy systems including solar PV, onshore wind, and BESS
- Proven ability to manage contractors and drive project outcomes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel to project sites (~50%).
- Must pass a pre-employment background and financial credit check
- In addition to base salary, this position allows additional compensation and benefits, including:
- an annual discretionary bonus up to 30%, fully contingent based on individual and company performance,
- paid time off (PTO) of 160 hours per year, hours earned monthly, and up to 13 company paid holidays, and
- group benefits: 100% company paid medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to 6%, life insurance, short-and-long term disability, parental leave and flexible spending accounts.
Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. reserves the right to change or terminate any or all benefit plans and/or plan design at its discretion.
CPV holds all employees to the highest ethical standards and is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency and honesty to ensure our success.
CPV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000