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Construction Project Manager - Renewables

Atwell; Illinois, United States; Texas, United States

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards:

  • Nine consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group
  • Recognized as #10 in the “Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms” in the U.S. by Zweig Group
  • Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.
  • Recognized in Crains “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.
  • Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.

Construction Project Manager – Renewables

Supporting Atwell Owner’s Representative and Construction Monitoring Services (OR/CMS) Team

The Role:

  • Extensive Industry Experience: Our team brings over 30 years of combined expertise and has supported more than 15,000 MW of renewable energy projects, including utility-scale solar PV, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission infrastructure.
  • Trusted by Project Owners and Developers: We primarily partner with owners and developers of large-scale renewable energy projects, typically ranging in the hundreds of megawatts.
  • Comprehensive Project Support: We provide end-to-end technical oversight throughout the engineering and construction phases, serving as trusted Owner’s Engineers and on-site representatives.
  • Representing client interests on-site by monitoring construction, interconnection, and commissioning activities performed by EPCs and third parties
  • Identifying and mitigating technical and execution risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
  • Resolving issues proactively to minimize delays and safeguard project quality and performance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead OE Oversight Activities: Serve as the primary point of contact for Owner’s Engineering services, integrating technical, environmental, scheduling, and document control functions into a cohesive project framework.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with engineering leads across electrical, civil, environmental, and permitting teams to align all deliverables and ensure consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and timely communication with Owners, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to support transparency and alignment.
  • Document Control & Review Management: Oversee OE documentation workflows, including drawing reviews, comment resolution, and status tracking to support client decision-making and recordkeeping.
  • Schedule & Budget Monitoring: Track project milestones, update schedules, and support budget adherence by identifying and mitigating risks early.
  • Performance & Risk Reporting: Prepare and present project updates, risk assessments, and performance metrics to the Owner’s leadership team.
  • Compliance & QA/QC: Ensure all OE activities adhere to environmental regulations, design standards, internal processes, and client expectations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and develop recommendations for process optimization across projects.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in:
    • The construction of utility-scale renewable energy projects, 7+ years, including at least some of - civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical (DC, MV, HV) construction work
    • Renewable Energy Major Equipment types – PV modules, solar trackers, inverters, MV transformers, substations, MPT/GSU transformers, a plus: battery storage module, instrumentation, SCADA
    • Construction project management, quality management, and safety management practices
    • Construction document management systems
    • Construction management software
    • Microsoft Office software (Word Excel, Outlook and Project)
  • Must possess or obtain, and maintain throughout, the following:
    • Valid US Driver’s License
    • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training certificate
    • NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace certificate
    • First Aid/CPR/AED certificate
  • Must be able to:
    • Engage directly and professionally with Atwell clients and all parties on site
    • Work at client project sites, long term, anywhere in the continental United States
    • Work outdoors, in all seasons, under all safe weather conditions
    • Safely drive and walk around a construction site and avoid all hazards

The project locations are in Texas and Illinois. 

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

  • Competitive Compensation packages 
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals up to $5,000
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
  • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
  • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
  • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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