Senior Project Manager, Solar + Storage
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Are you committed to advancing the clean energy revolution? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide flexible renewable energy at scale, accelerating the global energy transition and benefiting our planet, customers, communities, and people.
SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States, with headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The company was launched in 2019 and has quickly become one of the largest solar and storage developer/IPPs in the U.S. With 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in operation and a multi-GW development pipeline, SB Energy is building the renewable energy future – today. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver renewable energy that is local, reliable, and matched to load.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Basic Function:
The Senior Project Manager (“PM”) is responsible for the successful execution of SB Energy’s utility-scale solar photovoltaic (“PV”) and Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) projects beginning at Limited Notice-to-Proceed (“LNTP”) through Final Completion (“FC”). The PM is responsible for the project budget, timely completion of the project (schedule), and contract compliance during the construction phase. The PM will manage Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) partners, leverage and coordinate SB Energy’s internal expertise, and be the main representative for the project both internally and externally. The PM is expected to be the principal decision maker in all aspects during the construction phase.
At SB Energy our values are more than words on a page—they are the foundation for how we operate, make decisions, and measure success. As a Senior PM, you are not just responsible for driving business outcomes but also for embodying and reinforcing our culture.
A Senior PM is a culture champion, both within and outside of the organization. You lead with an ownership mindset, ensuring that challenges are met with solutions. You take initiative in fostering connection—whether by being the first to check in on a colleague, or showing up fully engaged to meetings and being a magnanimous leader.
Beyond driving project success, you cultivate a thriving team environment by welcoming diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that every voice is heard. Most importantly, you pursue our mission with joy—approaching each challenge with resilience and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities :
- Ownership of the BESS and PV+BESS projects from Limited Notice to Process (“LNTP”) to Final Acceptance.
- Manage turn-key EPC contract(s) for the PV, BESS, or PV+BESS project.
- Coordinate the internal SB Energy team (Development, Power Marketing, Interconnection, Engineering, Capital Markets, Permitting, Procurement, Quality, Real Estate, Safety, O&M, Asset Management, etc.) to ensure project success.
- Maintain the project budget (contingency use, cash flow, invoicing/billing, etc.).
- Maintain the project schedule, P6 experience preferred.
- Provide project updates to SB Energy leadership and external partners.
- Interface with landowners, public utilities and power purchasers to ensure conditions and milestones of site control agreement(s), interconnection agreement(s), and power purchase agreement(s) are met.
- Engage with authorities having jurisdiction and applicable permitting authorities/agencies to support issuance and closure of permits for the project, including but not limited to, special/conditional use permit(s), environmental permits, and SWPPP permits.
- Schedule and coordinate the project commissioning and close-out activities (with support from the EPC partner).
- Coordinate with the project independent engineer (lender representative) to support the financial milestones/closings.
- Assist in the hand-off of the project from the Development team to the Projects team at LNTP and manage the hand-off of the project to the O&M and Asset Management teams at FC.
- Develop and manage the project risks, scope gap, and/or scope creep; mitigate each accordingly by aligning resources to address both internal and external.
- Directly manage project specific Project Coordinator(s), delegating project tasks as needed.
- Coordinate with SB Energy Construction team to ensure on-site supervision and execution of EPC Contract is satisfactory.
- Assist SBE Energy Legal and Procurement teams in contracting EPC Contract and any other scopes necessary for project execution.
- Maintain contract and regulatory compliance working closely with Legal team.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 7-10 + years of experience managing utility-scale PV, BESS, and PV+BESS projects.
- Experience performing the above duties and responsibilities for utility-scale PV and BESS projects in the CASIO market.
- Ability to travel 25-50% of the time, as needed.
- Expertise in MS Office Suite, MS Project, P6, Monday.com and other project management tools.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Location: Redwood City or San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ preferred. Hybrid.
Base Pay - $150,000 - $170,000
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, certifications, specific work location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Base pay may vary per location due to differences in the cost of living.
The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual discretionary bonus, full Health & Wellness Benefits package, and other applicable incentive perks as outlined in any formal offer made. The final compensation package will be discussed with the candidate during the final stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
SB Energy’s Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
- Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, and AD&D Plans
- Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Parking FSA with employer contributions
- Mental, Physical, Social Health Wellness Offerings with employer contributions
- Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan & Pet Insurance
- Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
- Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
- Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our ‘Just Renewables’ Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!
SB Energy is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.