Lead Project Manager, Renewables (Solar/BESS, Independent Engineer)
Location: USA only - Remote or Hybrid
Our work is focused on enabling development of and investment in energy infrastructure. Working within project teams, your role as a Lead Project Manager will include coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, engaging with clients, and expanding our independent engineering and owner’s advisory practice areas. You will be joining a motivated and dedicated team of industry experts to deliver high-value technical diligence support and offer solutions for mitigating technical and commercial challenges encountered by our clients. You will have an opportunity to work across energy technologies and engage with clients and industry stakeholders on the opportunities of the evolving energy industry.
Technical Advisory provides comprehensive energy industry advisory services in support of strategic investments, portfolio management, and operational planning, market developments, policy analyses, regulatory support, and customer engagement. We work collaboratively across several divisions within ICF, including with Power and Gas Market, Environment and Planning, and Transportation and Sustainability. Consultants at ICF integrate industry experience with advanced consulting and analytical skills. As a Lead Project Manager, you will utilize your experience stemming from broader power markets within our Independent Engineering and Owner’s Engineering advisory services groups with a proven track record of technical consulting or utility industry results. Required skills include engaging directly with client decision-makers at manager to senior executive levels. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
What you will do:
Conduct technical due diligence, support construction monitoring phase, and/or project completion monitoring on energy and infrastructure assets.
Manage project and client relationships.
Provide technical input and/or direction to multi-disciplinary project teams.
Work within a close-knit team environment comprised of multiple technical abilities and knowledge levels.
Complete project work and deliverables within agreed upon time and budget.
Ensure client satisfaction and develop of long-term client relationships.
Support business development efforts including identification, qualification, and pursuit for new work and client opportunities.
Develop client proposals for new opportunities.
Stay abreast of market activities and industry trends.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g. Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical).
8+ years of related energy industry/consulting experience.
8+ years of site-based experience in an engineering or managerial role on utility-scale/commercial projects (e.g. solar, energy storage/BESS, biofuels, and/or other renewable technologies).
Experience as a senior project manager, coordinating and managing projects, and multidisciplinary teams.
Independent Engineering (IE)/Owner's Engineering (OE) experience
Travel up to 20% for onsite visits.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
10 - 15+ years of related energy industry/consulting experience.
10 - 15+ years of site-based experience in an engineering or managerial role on utility-scale/commercial projects (e.g. solar, energy storage/BESS, biofuels, and other renewable technologies).
Understanding of structure and requirements for key commercial contracts required for project development – interconnection, off-take, equipment supply, construction, and operations and maintenance.
Work flexibility as part of a project team or independently as needed.
We're building our team! Check out our other opportunities, if this one is not a match:
Individual Contributor (no direct reports/requires less experience): R2501137
People Manager (direct reports): R2501136
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ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$107,936.00 - $183,491.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Top Skills
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