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Senior Project Manager

Trillium Construction is now seeking a Senior Project Manager – Solar & Energy Storage (Midwest)!

Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000 + Annual Bonus + Full Benefits.

Trillium Construction is now hiring a Senior Project Manager to support large-scale solar and energy storage projects across the Midwest. This is a direct-hire leadership role with a well-capitalized, growth-oriented renewable energy organization delivering high-impact utility-scale projects.

If you are a PMP-certified project leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and wants to be at the forefront of the clean energy transition, this role offers significant responsibility, visibility, and career growth.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
-Top-of-market compensation with bonus potential
-Leadership ownership from preconstruction through commissioning
-High-profile renewable energy projects with long-term stability
-Collaborative, cross-functional environment with clear growth runway
-Ability to influence project execution, team development, and best practices
-Travel: Approximately 50% to active project sites across the Midwest

Key Responsibilities
-Lead all phases of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, from preconstruction planning through commissioning and warranty closeout
-Direct permitting and utility interconnection activities, ensuring all approvals are secured prior to construction
-Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary teams including Construction Managers, Electrical Managers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors
-Oversee subcontractor bid packages, contract negotiations, and procurement strategies
-Coordinate with procurement and warehousing teams to ensure timely delivery of all major equipment and materials
-Develop and manage project schedules, sequencing, staffing plans, productivity targets, and monthly labor budgets
-Monitor project execution, track performance, and update forecasts to ensure schedule and cost adherence
-Enforce company safety standards and ensure implementation of site-specific safety plans and training
-Partner with accounting to manage billing schedules, cash flow forecasting, collections, and financial reporting
-Maintain accurate and compliant project documentation (RFIs, submittals, inspections, change events, photos, delays, and safety records)
-Identify, negotiate, and manage change orders; communicate impacts to internal stakeholders and accounting
-Provide consistent project reporting including cost forecasting, schedule updates, risk assessments, and executive summaries
-Serve as the primary client point of contact; lead meetings and manage overall client relationships
-Train, mentor, and develop project team members, supporting long-term talent growth
-Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues as needed
-Resolve conflicts, disputes, or claims throughout the project lifecycle
-Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and execution consistency

Apply now to take a leadership role in delivering critical renewable energy infrastructure while advancing your career with a company committed to innovation, quality, and growth.

Required Qualifications
-Active PMP Certification (REQUIRED)
-Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
-7+ years of construction management experience, including at least -3 years on utility-scale solar and/or energy storage projects
-Strong command of project scheduling, risk management, procurement, estimating, cost controls, and financial forecasting
-Working knowledge of contract administration, compliance requirements, and project accounting
-Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders
-Proficiency with MS Office and construction management software such as Procore
-Experience developing and managing complex, multi-phase project schedules
-Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to project sites, including multi-day visits
-Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred (Not Required)
-Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Management
-Previous hands-on construction field experience
 

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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