What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Spencer Ogden?
We are partnering with a leading U.S.-based Independent Power Producer and renewable energy developer to hire a Project Manager supporting a portfolio of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the country.
This organization develops, finances, owns, and operates renewable energy assets at scale and is focused on long-term asset performance, disciplined project execution, and delivering reliable clean power to the grid. The culture is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and strongly execution-oriented.
Role Overview
The Project Manager will act as the single point of accountability for assigned projects from late-stage development through construction and final turnover to Operations & Asset Management.
This is a hands-on execution role requiring strong experience within an IPP or owner-operator environment, with direct accountability for EPC delivery, commercial oversight, and cross-functional coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead execution of utility-scale solar storage projects from late development through COD and handover
- Support EPC RFP processes, contractor selection, negotiation, and contract execution
- Manage full project lifecycle activities including turnover from Development/Pre-Construction into Construction and O&M
- Own project execution plans and ensure alignment across engineering, construction, and commercial teams
- Oversee EPC contracts, change orders, RFIs, budgets, forecasts, and schedule adherence
- Drive project performance across safety, cost, quality, and schedule metrics
- Coordinate with utilities, permitting agencies, landowners, and external stakeholders
- Support high-voltage interconnection coordination and utility interface activities
- Provide regular reporting to internal leadership, lenders, and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and industry standards
- Support final project closeout and operational handoff
Ideal Background
- 2–5 years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy project execution within an IPP, developer-operator, or owner’s rep environment (required)
- Strong understanding of EPC contracting and large-scale construction management
- Experience across solar PV and/or battery energy storage projects
- Familiarity with high-voltage interconnection and utility coordination strongly preferred
- Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Power BI, MS Project, Procore, SiteTracker, or similar
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage contractors from an owner’s perspective
Why This Role
- Join a top-tier renewable IPP actively scaling its national portfolio
- True end-to-end project ownership (development through operations)
- Strong career growth within a rapidly expanding platform
- Hybrid/remote flexibility depending on location
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000