Senior Project Manager

Clayco

$120K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field (Electrical Engineering preferred).
  • 10-15 years of experience managing large construction projects ($50+ million), particularly in design-build contexts.
  • Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
  • Experience with budget planning, cost reporting, and contract buyouts.
  • Knowledge of BESS technology and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with project management teams.
  • Physical readiness to navigate job sites and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture relationships with clients and subcontractors.
  • Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage design schedules.
  • Establish and manage project forecasts and budgets.
  • Oversee cost management throughout the project.
  • Coordinate procurement of BESS equipment and utility/grid commissioning.
  • Take full responsibility for successful project execution.
  • Mentor and develop junior project management staff.

Benefits

  • Discretionary Annual Bonus based on performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k with company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
  • Employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Access to learning and development programs.
Full Job Description
The Role We Want You For

The Senior Project Manager will be based on the construction project site and will be responsible for taking utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from conceptual stages through closeout. Provide leadership, technical direction, and deliver the best solutions on design-build BESS and power infrastructure projects valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, a Senior Project Manager is responsible for assisting with preconstruction, buying out contracts (including BESS equipment, EPC, and interconnection agreements), and managing the project from start to finish through commissioning and energization.

The Specifics of the Role
  • Build client and subcontractor relationships.
  • Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
  • Establish project forecasts and budgets.
  • Manage costs.
  • Coordinate BESS equipment procurement, interconnection requirements, and utility/grid commissioning.
  • Accept full responsibility for project execution.
  • Mentor and develop project management staff.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related (Electrical Engineering a plus for BESS projects).
  • 10-15 years of experience managing construction projects ($50+ million) ideally design-build, with direct experience delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, or other power/renewable energy infrastructure projects.
  • Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
  • Previous experience with set-up, budget planning, buyout, and cost reporting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
  • Working knowledge of BESS technology, lithium-ion battery systems, high-voltage electrical infrastructure, and interconnection/commissioning processes.
  • Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
  • Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
  • Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
  • Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs.

Some Things You Should Know
  • This position will service our clients in the Southeast
  • Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel will be required.
  • No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
  • We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
  • The pace is fast!
  • This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Benefits
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation
  • The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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