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GenPro Energy Solutions · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager

Piedmont, SD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $165K/yr

7+ years exp

GenPro Energy Solutions is one of the Midwest’s leading solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms, focusing on community and utility-scale projects. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle execution of solar EPC projects, ensuring they are delivered safely and profitably while managing client relationships and cross-functional teams.

EnergyEnergy ManagementLightingSolar

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary owner for assigned projects, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and quality

Lead project execution from project award through mechanical completion, COD, and final close-out

Develop and maintain comprehensive project execution plans aligned with contract requirements

Drive accountability across engineering, procurement, construction, and close-out activities

Own and manage detailed project schedules, including critical path and float analysis

Proactively identify schedule risks, permitting constraints, long-lead items, and sequencing conflicts

Develop and implement mitigation strategies to protect milestones and COD dates

Escalate risks early with clear options, impacts, and recommended paths forward

Own project financial performance, including budget tracking, forecasting, and margin protection

Manage change order strategy, documentation, and negotiation in coordination with leadership

Partner with Finance to ensure accurate cash flow forecasting and revenue recognition

Act as the primary point of contact for developers and key external stakeholders

Manage client expectations through clear, proactive communication and issue resolution

Lead client meetings, progress updates, and executive-level discussions as needed

Protect and strengthen long-term client relationships through professionalism and transparency

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, Permitting, and Finance

Ensure alignment between field execution and office-based planning and scheduling

Drive clear roles, responsibilities, and handoffs across departments

Support field leadership in resolving constructability, sequencing, and site challenges

Mentor and coach Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers

Review project documentation, schedules, and communications for quality and consistency

Set expectations for accountability, documentation, and proactive problem-solving

Support onboarding and development of new PM team members

Ensure accurate and timely documentation within ProCore, Egnyte, and other GenPro systems

Oversee submittals, RFIs, inspections, and permit close-out processes

Lead project close-out including lien waivers, warranties, as-builts, and final turnover packages

Ensure projects are closed efficiently with minimal outstanding risk

Qualification

Construction ManagementRisk ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementProCoreMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ManagementTeam LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationMentorshipDecision-Making