The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Overview

In collaboration with the Project Execution leadership and cross-functional teams, the Senior Project Manager guides utility-scale solar and BESS projects throughout the full project life cycle from early development and pre-construction planning to execution and commercial operation. This role ensures projects are thoroughly planned and risk-mitigated through constructability reviews, risk analysis, budgeting, scheduling, and EPC RFP management, while also leading safe, quality, on time, and on budget execution by third party EPC contractors. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring company EPC KPI’s are exceeded in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Improvement, and for ensuring a seamless transition from project concept to commercial operation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the development department to conduct constructability reviews, site visits, permitting coordination, and early risk assessment
• Support project management and construction strategy for implementation plans, budgets, and schedules
• Maintain project budgeting and cash spend forecasts
• Participate in the identification and selection of suppliers
• Manage the EPC RFP process including the scoping, identification, evaluation, selection, and final approval
• Oversee EPC contractors to ensure safe, high quality, on time, and on budget delivery
• Understanding compliance requirements of project contracts like PPAs, IAs, and land use permits etc.
• Present and report to management on cash flow, schedule and risks
• Manage O&M contract handoff to ensure closeout of EPC contract at Final Acceptance
• Act as a project liaison with all internal departments, consultants, landlords, governing authorities, etc.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Management, project management, or equivalent preferred
• 4+ years in the renewable energy sector or industrial construction or capital project management
• Advanced knowledge of construction management and constructing methods for large projects, contract management, procurement, and supply chain management, environmental and building permitting, and transportation logistics, as well as project lifecycles
• Extensive experience with EPC and BOP construction contracting; including RFP process, bid review, and negotiation of contract terms
• Ability to travel 50% on average
• Basic knowledge of construction labor relations throughout the US

Location: The preferred location for this role is remote in Houston, Texas

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to [email protected].