Job Description

Insero Talent Solutions has partnered with an industry-leading Civil Construction company in Rochester, NY to recruit a Senior Project Manager. 

Company Summary: 

Our Client brings over 20 years of excellence with offices in Rochester, New York and Maine. The Company’s focus was on Civil Construction and included services such culvert work, access roads, and in-ground construction projects. Over time, their service offerings expanded to include Vegetation Management specializing in land clearing, environmental matting, and utility line clearance.

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to scope, quality, and safety standards. The Project Manager will coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to drive project performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of renewable energy construction projects from pre-construction through close-out.
• Maintain project budgets, schedules, and resource plans using project management tools.
• Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to contract terms, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Lead coordination across internal teams including estimating, engineering, procurement, field operations, and safety.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including scopes of work, deliverables, and change orders.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead internal and external project meetings, including updates on progress, issues, and milestones.
• Support documentation, reporting, and compliance with regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Contribute to project risk assessments, mitigation planning, and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience required. 2+ years in utility-scale vegetation management and/or site access experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing budgets of $5M+ and coordinating subcontractors and field operations.
• Proficiency in project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Primavera).
• Knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes within renewable energy construction.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to project sites as required, and work remotely for the remaining 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Familiarity with EPC project delivery models
• Understanding of federal and state renewable energy programs, including the Inflation Reduction Act

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