Project Manager (utility-scale solar development)

Birch Creek Energy is a rapidly growing utility-scale solar development company focused on mid-market projects across multiple RTOs. Recently recapitalized and ranked #3 on Inc. 5000's list of Fastest Growing Companies (2023), the Company is actively building its independent power producer (IPP) platform and executing meaningful project M&A. With a team of approximately 60 professionals, Birch Creek seeks self-starters who share its commitment to accelerating solar development across the United States.

This is a unique opportunity for a professional with demonstrated experience in management of Utility Scale renewable construction projects to join a growing and dynamic company.  This is a cross-functional position that will support the buildout of Birch’s project pipeline from development to operations, and continued growth in the renewable energy sector.  This role will work in close collaboration with development, commercial, project execution teams, finance, legal, EPC, and accounting.

Birch Creek’s main offices are located in St. Louis (HQ) and Los Angeles. Remote-work candidates are welcome.

Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President of Execution, the Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects and phases of multiple solar & storage EPC projects and programs.  The Project Manager is primarily responsible for collaboration with project stakeholders such as owners, utilities, landowners, municipalities, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project partners and internal resources such as engineering and construction professionals.  The Project Manager will achieve project and corporate goals which are generally described as follows: project schedule, scope management, budget performance, quality requirements, and safety.  The Project Manager will foster a cooperative relationship with project partners and internal resources while meeting the Company strategic goals and continually messaging the value of the Company services to stakeholders.  This position has project P&L responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the delivery of Company projects, on time, on budget, and in accordance with all applicable health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements; coordinate, supervise, and manage project team consisting of internal resources (i.e., Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Design Engineers) and outside partners such as subcontractors, consultants, clients, utilities, development partners; take direct responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, where necessary; lead team in vetting, qualifying, referencing, scoping, price negotiation, and contracting with contractors; implement and manage project administration, including project meetings, document control, submittals, quality control, construction team planning and documentation, and other close‑out and commissioning of projects.
• Manage budget, expenses, revenue, margin, and schedule for multiple simultaneous projects; track project actual P&L vs. plan and take corrective action to meet objectives; accurately forecast project revenues, cost, and margins.
• Implement health and safety program for each project; manage project compliance with health and safety program, including compliance by personnel, contractors, customers, and others at the project site; assure continuous compliance by project and contractors with requirements of all project contracts, subcontracts, applicable laws, and applicable permits; take primary responsibility for understanding and applying federal, state, and local code and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and manage processes to secure and maintain required approvals from customers, interconnection providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); assure accurate and timely submittals to customers, interconnection providers, and AHJs.
• Support internal origination, development, financing, and engineering teams on project matters, including project pricing, technical design, compliance with site requirements, permitting, and other constraints; perform project diligence, including site reconnaissance, geotech, and investigations; attend AHJ meetings, oversee and provide input on preparation of project design and construction documentation and plans.
• Report on projects to internal and external colleagues and project stakeholders; manage project details and update project progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• Five to Seven or more years progressive project management experience in industrial scale, ground mount, solar construction projects.
• Advanced understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, codes, design/build contracts, and construction means and methods.
• Experienced with land development and project financial closing requirements.
• Experience with large-scale cut and fill earthwork or landfill construction required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Birch Creek Energy offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, and performance bonus, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO. This role offers meaningful visibility and direct impact within a lean, high-growth organization. Occasional travel may be required for site visits, county hearings, and counterparty meetings.