Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development-stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners' solar and solar plus energy storage activities in North America.
Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement-oriented team.
The Project Manager, Construction will be responsible for leading project execution and construction activities for assigned projects and will work in close coordination with the Sr. Director of Construction on all activities during the preconstruction scoping, EPC contracting and construction phases associated with Primergy’s portfolio. Acting as the owner’s representative, the successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, EPC partners and other project stakeholders to navigate complex project challenges and keep projects on established and contracted schedules and budgets. Additionally, this role will be supporting the execution team Project Directors with RFP solicitations, EPC selection and the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, and ultimately to asset management after construction completion.
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Manage various forms of project documentation including submittals, RFIs, project meeting minutes, construction documents, contractual obligations, delivery, permits and monthly reporting to internal and outside parties. Responsibilities include managing the data room files and ensuring digital files are stored and updated regularly based upon the Primergy data room protocols and policies.
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Direct the owner’s consultants and oversee overall project activities in coordination with the development, development engineering and pre-construction teams, including planning and coordinating, circumventing/resolving problem areas, and ensuring all company/project policies, procedures and standards are maintained.
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Manage the overall project budget and contingency, review and approve the EPC contractor’s pay applications, support the lender draw process, and coordinate the Independent Engineer’s site visits and reporting.
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Manage change orders and the change order log, along with project contract documentation, including notices, certificates, and other contractual records.
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Review and challenge the EPC contractor’s baseline schedule and monthly updates, track performance against contractual milestones, and manage owner-controlled inputs such as notice to proceed, permits, interconnection, and owner-furnished equipment deliveries.
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Provide owner oversight of site safety, verifying that the EPC contractor and subcontractors implement and follow a compliant EHS program and monitoring incident reporting, safety metrics, and OSHA compliance.
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Oversee quality assurance and quality control, witness commissioning and performance testing, verify punch-list closeout, and manage substantial and final completion, COD, and turnover to the asset management and O&M teams.
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Administer the EPC contract from the owner’s perspective, including negotiating change orders, enforcing liquidated damages and performance guarantees, and managing warranty claims and disputes.
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Manage the owner’s interconnection agreement and power purchase agreement obligations and milestones, coordinating with the utility, ISO/RTO, and offtaker through energization.
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Represent company/project in meetings with stakeholders, government agencies, power offtakers, contractors, subcontractors, etc.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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7+ years of relevant renewable energy development and/or construction experience, including 4+ years of on-site construction experience on utility-scale projects (100 MWac+ solar PV and/or 50 MW+ BESS), working directly with large construction teams.
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Strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills, with the ability to proactively manage project risks and collaborate with Development, M&A, Legal, Origination, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams.
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Strong commercial acumen, counterparty and customer management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
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Proficiency with project controls and document management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Autodesk Build, and Bluebeam.
Senior Project Manager Consideration
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Maintains current knowledge of evolving regulations and industry trends affecting renewable energy project execution, including prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content requirements.
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Demonstrates technical knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including PV modules, single-axis trackers, central and string inverters, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, substations, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
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Communicates complex issues clearly and concisely, providing relevant context, analysis, recommendations, and risk-benefit tradeoffs to project teams and senior leadership, both verbally and in writing.
Primergy is committed to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We understand that individuals from historically underrepresented groups — including women and people of color — may hesitate to apply if they don't meet 100% of the listed qualification. If this role aligns with your interests and career goals, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria.
