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Principal Project Manager

Spencer Ogden
Ann Arbor, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale renewable energy projects from development through execution. This role is responsible for managing complex, multi-year projects valued at $100M while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead utility-scale renewable energy projects and other complex capital projects throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation including Project Charters, Project Management Plans, Scoping Documents, Risk Registers, and related deliverables.
  • Organize and facilitate project meetings, ensuring accountability and alignment among stakeholders.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and overall commercial performance.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project and collaborate with project schedulers as needed.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and constraints to support successful execution.
  • Coordinate activities across multiple functional teams and manage several projects concurrently.
  • Serve as a liaison with third parties, governmental agencies, and landowners to support project development and execution.
  • Develop execution strategies for various project delivery models, including EPC and Build-Own-Operate structures.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership.
  • Validate project forecasts and monitor project expenditures and resource allocations.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending new processes, standards, and performance metrics.
  • Demonstrate ethical leadership and maintain a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 7 years of applied engineering and/or project management experience.
  • Proven experience managing complex capital projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Salary : $100

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