Project Manager - Owner's Rep / IPP (Project Execution) - Fully Remote - 20-25% Travel

Location: Fully Remote
Travel: 20-25 percent for site visits
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Owner's Representative or IPP (Independent Power Producer) environments. This position is fully remote with periodic job-site travel and is heavily focused on project execution, overseeing projects from NTP through COD.

You will lead the owner-side delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects by managing EPCs, monitoring construction progress, and ensuring all scope, budget, safety, and schedule expectations are met.

A minimum of 3 years of direct IPP or Owner's Rep experience is an absolute must.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, BESS, wind, or hybrid) from NTP through COD.

• Manage EPC contractors, ensuring contract compliance, schedule adherence, safety practices, and QA/QC standards.

• Act as the primary owner-side contact for field activities, contractor coordination, and execution oversight.

• Lead and maintain project schedules, budgets, risks, change orders, and reporting.

• Conduct regular site travel (20-25 percent) to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with design and safety requirements.

• Coordinate across development, engineering, procurement, construction, and asset management teams.

• Review and approve RFIs, submittals, commissioning plans, and progress documentation.

• Interface with utilities, permitting agencies, landowners, and other external stakeholders as needed.

• Drive projects through mechanical completion, commissioning, testing, and final turnover.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of direct IPP or Owner's Rep experience managing utility-scale renewable energy projects. Strict requirement.

• Proven experience overseeing EPC contractors and managing owner-side project execution.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project controls, contracts, and risk mitigation.

• Knowledge of interconnection, commissioning, and testing processes.

• Ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional and external stakeholder groups.

• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Willingness to travel 20-25 percent for site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solar storage or large-scale renewable portfolios.

• Background managing projects from NTP to COD.

• Engineering, construction management, or PMP certification preferred.

Why Join

• Fully remote role with flexible travel.

• High-impact position driving major renewable energy projects.

• Strong execution-focused team with opportunities for growth.

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.