Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager EPC

Company: Louth Callan

Location: Flexible

Sector: Utility-Scale Solar, BESS, Substation & Transmission EPC

General Description

Louth Callan is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the full EPC delivery of utility-scale solar PV (30–200 MW), battery energy storage (BESS), and power infrastructure projects across the United States. Reporting directly to the Director of Project Execution, the Project Manager has complete accountability for safety, schedule, budget, quality, subcontractor performance, and client satisfaction from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through substantial completion, energization, and handover to O&M.

The successful candidate will have a verifiable track record of delivering multiple large-scale solar and/or power infrastructure projects on time and on budget in competitive U.S. markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans aligned with client contracts and Louth Callan standards.
• Lead all EPC phases – engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning – in collaboration with internal teams and key subcontractors.
• Own the project schedule, budget, cash flow, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks; develop recovery plans when required to protect milestone dates and profitability.
• Utilize Louth Callan’s proprietary production tracking software for real-time progress monitoring and reporting.
• Champion an industry-leading safety and quality culture on every project site.
• Prepare and present professional weekly progress reports and host weekly owner meetings.
• Lead daily “Plan of the Day” meetings with Louth Callan staff, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual specifications, NEC, IEEE, NESC, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage substation and gen-tie commissioning activities through energization and Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, cost control, and constructability.
• Coordinate seamless project handover to operations & maintenance teams, including training, spares, and as-built documentation.
• Oversee project close-out, punch-list resolution, lien waivers, and final retainage release.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil), Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on complex heavy construction projects.
• At least 3 years directly managing utility-scale solar PV EPC projects 30–200 MW (or equivalent BESS/substation/transmission projects) in the U.S. from NTP through COD.
• Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, trackers, MV/HV collection, substations, and interconnection requirements.
• Proven hands-on experience commissioning substations (34.5 kV – 345 kV class) and gen-tie lines, and SCADA integration.
• Demonstrated leadership of large multi-disciplinary teams and major subcontractors.
• Excellent client-facing, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Mandatory advanced proficiency in Procore; strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• PMP, PE, NABCEP, or similar certifications highly desirable.
• Willing and able to be on project sites 75–100% of the time during peak construction and commissioning phases.

Louth Callan offers highly competitive salary and project performance bonuses, full benefits, 401(k) match, and clear path for advancement in one of the fastest-growing independent power infrastructure EPC firms in the U.S.

If you have successfully delivered multiple 30–200 MW solar or equivalent power infrastructure projects and are ready to take full ownership of safety, schedule, and profitability, we want to hear from you. Apply today.