Senior Manager, Project Execution - Energy

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading the execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects. including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and associated infrastructure from transition out of pre-construction through construction, commissioning, and final turnover. The role provides direct leadership to Project Managers and serves as the primary execution authority responsible for cost, schedule, safety, quality, and client satisfaction. This role will require regular job site visits to ensure project remains on track for a successful turnover. 

Working closely with the Director – Energy and the Pre-Construction leadership, this role ensures that projects are properly mobilized, execution-ready, and delivered in alignment with contractual requirements, internal standards, and client expectations. At the Director level, the position also carries broader responsibility for execution strategy, team development, and continuous improvement across Roncelli’s Energy portfolio.

This role is expected to travel up to up to 40%, including project site visits and client meetings. This position is open only to candidates who currently live and work in the state of Michigan.

Wh y Join Team Roncelli

Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer market-based salaries and a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401K with match and profit sharing.

Work-Life Balance: Employees receive generous PTO, sick days, paid holidays, fully paid maternity leave, paternity leave, and flexible schedules.

Growth Opportunities: We support professional development, mentorship, and career advancement.

Safety Commitment: Safety is central to our culture, ensuring your expertise and contributions are valued and protected.

Responsibilities

Project Execution Leadership

• Lead the execution of renewable energy projects from pre-construction turnover through mechanical completion, commissioning, and final acceptance.
• Provide direct oversight and leadership to Project Managers and project teams.
• Establish execution plans aligned with contractual scope, schedule milestones, procurement strategies, and risk assumptions developed during pre-construction.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for execution challenges related to schedule, cost, quality, or client concerns.

Transition from Pre-Construction to Execution

• Partner closely with Pre-Construction leadership to ensure clean and complete project handoffs.
• Validate budgets, schedules, execution assumptions, procurement strategies, and risk registers prior to notice to proceed.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and early alignment workshops with internal teams and clients.

Cost, Schedule & Risk Management

• Maintain overall accountability for project cost performance, forecasting, and change management.
• Ensure project schedules are actively managed, updated, and recovered when variances occur.
• Lead identification and mitigation of execution-phase risks.
• Review and approve major change orders, claims strategies, and recovery plans.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a senior client-facing leader during project execution.
• Lead or support executive-level project meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, utilities, and key partners.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate execution efforts with engineering, procurement, commissioning, quality, safety, and field operations.
• Ensure alignment between design, construction means and methods, and commissioning requirements.
• Support resolution of technical, constructability, and interface challenges.

Commissioning, Turnover & Closeout

• Oversee commissioning readiness and execution in coordination with commissioning leadership.
• Ensure all mechanical completion, substantial completion, and final turnover requirements are achieved.
• Support closeout documentation, test records, warranties, and final client acceptance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop Project Managers and project leadership staff.
• Support staffing plans, performance management, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Additional Leadership Responsibilities (Director Level)

• Provide strategic leadership for project execution across the Energy Group.
• Standardize execution processes, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Support resource planning, portfolio-level forecasting, and workload balancing.
• Partner with executive leadership on continuous improvement, lessons learned, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong expertise in utility-scale renewable energy project execution (solar PV and BESS required; substations and interconnection a plus).
• Proven leadership of Project Managers and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Deep understanding of EPC contracts, cost controls, scheduling, change management, and claims avoidance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels—from field teams to executive clients.
• Proficiency with project management and controls platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, Excel-based cost tools, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory compliance on large-scale construction projects

Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:  10+ years of progressive experience managing and executing complex construction or EPC projects, including portfolio-level oversight, team leadership, and major client interactions.
• Experience delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects from notice to proceed through commissioning and turnover.
• Certifications:  OSHA 30 required (or ability to complete within 30 days); CPR and First Aid preferred
• Screening Requirements:  Pre-employment and annual drug testing required; background check, including driving record check as required by client.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both office and field environments. Responsibilities include frequent computer use, meetings, and review of drawings and project documentation. Occasional site visits may expose the employee to typical construction conditions, including noise, dust, uneven terrain, and varying weather conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. The role may involve occasional standing, walking, or light lifting typical of site visits.

Roncelli, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Roncelli are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable law. Roncelli complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity.