Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Project Director Location: Chattanooga, Houston, Remote Supervises: Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Project Superintendents, Co-Ops and Interns Works closely with: Owners, Project Directors, Project Engineers, Field Construction Staff, Preconstruction, Procurement, Scheduling, Quality, and Safety

Role Overview:• The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for leading the full lifecycle execution of Signal Energy’s • most complex and strategically significant utility-scale solar EPC projects. The SPM operates with a high • level of independence and judgment, ensuring safe, timely, and financially disciplined delivery. In • addition to core project leadership responsibilities, the SPM plays a pivotal role in developing future • project leaders, elevating project management standards, and reinforcing the culture and operating • rhythms of Project Delivery. This role requires an experienced, forward-thinking project leader who can • navigate significant technical, commercial, and contractual challenges, strengthen relationships with • clients and partners, and model the behaviors expected across Signal’s project teams.

Key Responsibilities:1. Advanced Project Leadership & Execution• o Lead full-lifecycle execution of large, complex EPC projects from NTP through final • acceptance. • o Oversee multiple project phases concurrently, ensuring alignment with design • standards, construction best practices, schedule commitments, and commercial • requirements. • o Provide strategic decision-making support to field teams and proactively resolve issues • to maintain project momentum. • o Support Preconstruction through estimating, constructability reviews, procurement • strategy, and subcontractor evaluation for major scopes. 

2. Safety & Quality Leadership:• o Model exceptional safety behavior and ensure field teams uphold Signal’s safety • expectations without exception. • o Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a transparent, corrective-action • culture around safety and quality. • o Partner with Quality to ensure robust inspection processes, proactive issue resolution, • and adherence to specifications.

3. Financial Leadership & Project Controls:• o Manage project budgets at an advanced level, including forecasting, cost trending, • margin protection, and commercial strategy. • o Oversee contract administration and major commercial events, including claims, • notices, risk exposures, and change management. • o Provide executive-level reporting on financial performance, risks, and variance drivers.

4. Schedule Strategy & Performance:• o Lead strategic scheduling efforts, including development, monitoring, and mitigation • planning for complex, multi-phase scopes. • o Ensure rigorous analysis of critical path, productivity trends, and recovery planning.• o Collaborate with Scheduling, Construction, and subcontract partners to maintain • milestone alignment.

5. Client & Stakeholder Leadership:• o Serve as the primary strategic interface with clients, owner engineers, lenders, and key • stakeholders. • o Anticipate client needs, maintain alignment on expectations, and elevate Signal’s • reputation for professionalism and performance. • o Lead difficult conversations with poise and ensure transparent communication during • challenges or change events.

6. Team Leadership, Mentorship & Culture:• o Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, APMs, PEs, and Field Engineers to build a • strong succession pipeline. • o Reinforce Signal’s project delivery culture—accountability, proactive communication, • disciplined execution, and team cohesion. • o Provide structured coaching, regular performance feedback, and development planning • for project delivery personnel. • o Support hiring, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives across the PM discipline.

7. Strategic Risk Management:• o Identify, quantify, and strategically manage high-impact risks across technical, • commercial, schedule, subcontract, and safety domains. • o Lead major risk reviews with senior leadership and ensure clear mitigation strategies • and follow-through. • o Integrate lessons learned into future planning and mentor PMs on effective risk • leadership.

8. Reporting, Governance & Executive Communication:• o Provide consistent, accurate, and executive-ready reporting on project progress, issues, • financials, and milestone health. • o Lead internal and external project meetings with clarity, structure, and a focus on • accountability. • o Support Project Delivery governance processes and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Primary Skills/Experience/Abilities:• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale EPC construction projects, preferably utility-scale solar • or renewable energy. • Advanced knowledge of EPC execution, engineering workflows, procurement strategy, and • construction sequencing. • Mastery of financial reporting, cost controls, and commercial management. • Exceptional communication – verbal, written, and interpersonal – with strong client-facing • presence. • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and mentor developing project talent. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of ownership and initiative. • Proficiency in project management software (P6, MS Project) and financial systems.

Preferred Education/Experience:• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or related field. • Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a role leading complex or large-scale EPC projects. Preferred Certificates/Licenses:• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. • OSHA 10 or 30-hour safety certification. • First Aid/CPR Certification.

Metrics of Success

Performance in this role will be evaluated based on:• On-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects. • Safety leadership and proactive risk management. • Quality performance and resolution of technical issues. • Strength of client relationships and stakeholder alignment. • Team development, mentorship impact, and cultural leadership. • Effective management of risk, financial exposure, and commercial strategy.