Project Manager - Solar Construction
10 days ago
Houston
Job Description Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing! Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards: ⢠Nine consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" (#16) by Zweig Group, ⢠Recognized as #10 in the "Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms" in the U.S. by Zweig Group, ⢠Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region., ⢠Recognized in Crains "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan. About the Role Atwell's OR/CMS team supports owners and developers on large utility-scale renewable programsâsolar PV, wind, BESS, substations, and transmission. We're seeking an Office Project Manager to serve as the day-to-day hub for project controls, engineering coordination, documentation, and risk management from the owner's side, while making targeted site visits to verify progress, quality, and safety. What You'll Do ⢠Owner's Engineering Oversight (office-led), ⢠Integrate technical, environmental, schedule, and document-control activities into a cohesive plan., ⢠Drive multidisciplinary coordination (electrical, civil, environmental, permitting) to keep deliverables aligned., ⢠Project Controls & Commercial Management, ⢠Build and maintain baselines and updates; track milestones, cash flow, and earned value., ⢠Lead RFI/submittal workflows, drawing reviews, comment resolution, and close-out documentation., ⢠Support change management (scope/contract changes), pay app reviews, and cost forecasting., ⢠Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination, ⢠Serve as primary point of contact for the Owner with EPCs, OEMs, and third-party providers., ⢠Prepare clear status reports, risk registers, decision logs, and leadership briefings., ⢠Quality, Compliance, and Readiness, ⢠Oversee QA/QC plans, commissioning readiness checklists, and turnover package completeness., ⢠Ensure adherence to codes/standards, permit conditions, and Owner processes; capture lessons learned., ⢠Targeted Site Support (periodic), ⢠Conduct scheduled site visits to validate schedule, safety, quality, and progress against plan., ⢠Experience: 7+ years on utility-scale renewable projects (solar PV, wind, BESS, substations, T&D), including exposure to civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical (DC/MV/HV) scopes., ⢠Technical Familiarity: PV modules/trackers, inverters, MV transformers, substations/MPT/GSU; BESS/SCADA exposure is a plus., ⢠Project Tools: Proficiency with construction document control and PM software (e.g., Procore, Aconex, SharePoint), scheduling (MS Project or Primavera), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)., ⢠Core Skills: Contract/RFI/submittal/change-order management, schedule and budget control, risk identification/mitigation, strong written and verbal communication., ⢠Credentials: Valid U.S. driver's license. OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and First Aid/CPR/AED (or willingness to obtain)., ⢠Scale & Impact: Team with 30+ years of combined experience and 15,000+ MW supported., ⢠Owner's-Side Focus: End-to-end technical and execution oversight from development through commissioning. #LI- TK1 Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. Work/Life: ⢠Generous Paid Time Off, ⢠Paid Parental Leave, ⢠Flexible work schedules are available for some positions, ⢠Competitive Compensation packages, ⢠Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards, ⢠401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation, ⢠Tuition Assistance, ⢠Student Loan Repayment up to $25K, ⢠Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals, ⢠Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure, ⢠Employee Referrals up to $5,000, ⢠Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.), ⢠Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP), ⢠Family Planning & IVF Benefits, ⢠Pet Insurance, ⢠Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options, ⢠Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance, ⢠Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness, ⢠Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services