Primoris Services Corporation · 3 months ago
Innovation Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expPrimoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. The Innovation Manager will lead the Engineering & Design/Construction Innovation and Implementation Committee, driving innovation across engineering, design, and construction practices.
Building MaintenanceBuilding MaterialConstructionEnergyLogisticsReal Estate
Responsibilities
Chair monthly (or ad hoc) innovation committee meetings, ensuring agenda creation, focused discussion, action items, status updates, and clear outcomes
Establish and manage a platform for innovation idea submission, review, tracking, and reporting
Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and follow up on action items
Capture detailed meeting notes, action plans, and track the progress of innovation items through the evaluation pipeline
Drive the timeline and process for each idea from initial submission to final decision (implementation or dismissal)
Ensure collaboration between Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, and Field Operations teams during vetting and validation stages
Identify roadblocks and facilitate resolution through interdepartmental coordination
Assess feasibility, ROI, and scalability of innovative solutions for EPC projects
Once innovations are approved, coordinate the creation and updates of design documentation, specifications, and standard details
Lead or assist in training and communication of adopted innovations to relevant stakeholders, including engineering and design teams
Ensure updates are reflected in internal libraries, tools, and estimating systems
Present original innovation ideas to the committee based on personal experience, internal stakeholder consultation, and industry insight
Research and evaluate new solar PV, energy storage, and hybrid system technologies
Evaluate emerging trends and best practices across the industry for potential application within the company
Provide quarterly briefings to the executive team on committee initiatives, statuses, and the impact/value of each pursued idea
Support documentation of lessons learned and development of knowledge-sharing practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience
Proven experience in both engineering and construction, ideally within the solar PV and BESS sectors
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable facilitating structured meetings and driving group decision-making
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and accountability skills
Minimum of 7 to 10 years' experience in Engineering or Construction within the Renewable Energy Industry
Preferred
Experience with innovation processes, lean practices, or continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with construction cost estimation and technical design vetting
Strong communication skills to convey concerns, analytical data, and project constraints
Ability to read and understand design drawings and contract documents
Benefits
401k w/employer match
Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Stock purchase plan
Company
Primoris Services Corporation
Primoris, through various subsidiaries, has grown to become one of the largest construction service enterprises in the United States
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-03IPO
Leadership Team
Koti Vadlamudi
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-11-03
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