[Hiring] Senior Project Manager @LYDIAN ENERGY LLC

Role Description

The Senior Project Manager carries overall accountability for safety, scope, schedule, cost, and quality across a portfolio of complex, high-value renewable energy projects. This role functions as the primary interface with internal stakeholders, utilities, system operators, regulatory entities, equipment suppliers, and EPC contractors. High collaboration skills are essential, requiring effective work across various departments and the ability to build strong working relationships.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Development:
  • Lead preparation and senior review of CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates for solar and BESS projects.
  • Own project schedules, budgets, cashflow models, and reporting packages; ensure accuracy and completeness across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Drive the RFP process for EPC contractors, including evaluation of proposals and lead negotiation of contracts.
  • Serve as a senior relationship owner with internal and external partners, equipment suppliers, utilities, and project host communities.
• EPC Project Execution:
  • Accountable for delivering complex, multi-site energy storage and solar projects within approved budgets and schedules.
  • Lead strategic sourcing and manage the full RFP/RFQ cycle for engineering services, equipment and material procurement, and construction contracts.
  • Drive bid evaluations, review contract terms and conditions in coordination with legal, and own contract negotiations through close.
  • Chair weekly project meetings; maintain action item registers, prepare meeting minutes, manage RFIs, track issues, and document lessons learned.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules in coordination with EPC contractors; proactively identify and communicate schedule risks.
  • Own change management processes, including review of scope modifications and approval of contractor invoices.
  • Coordinate across a broad set of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Directly manage at least one full-time, site-based construction manager or construction engineer per project.
  • Work across the broader organization, including accounting, finance, legal, and the commercial team.
  • Responsible for monitoring construction quality to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and good construction practices.
  • Ensure safety and environmental compliance during construction.
  • Own project reporting to senior management, including schedule, budget, and risk status across the portfolio.
  • Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to junior Project Managers as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Solar PV and/or BESS experience is strongly preferred; strong utility-scale wind background will also be considered.
• Engineering background strongly preferred; candidates with electrical engineering backgrounds from conventional power plants are also of strong interest.
• 8-10 years of project management experience in the energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading roughly half a dozen utility-scale projects from construction through completion.
• Track record of delivering projects exceeding $200M in total installed cost, on schedule and within budget.
• Expert-level proficiency in project scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent).
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience negotiating EPC and procurement contracts.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining project KPIs, operational metrics, and management dashboards.
• Safety certifications required (OSHA 30 or equivalent) preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus but not required.

Requirements

• Travel required approximately every other week to project sites (typically 2-4 days per trip).

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity: Commitment to equal-employment principles and diversity in the workplace.