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Project Manager - Renewable Energy Site Development

Atwell
Lombard, Illinois
Full Time
Posted January 12, 2026
$122k - $144k
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Job Description

The Project Manager will lead renewable energy site development projects, focusing on solar arrays and energy storage systems, while managing client relationships, project budgets, and team coordination to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage renewable energy site development design, focusing on ground-mounted solar arrays and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
  • Drive business development activities aligned with the company's objectives.
  • Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and leadership to ensure project success, profitability, and technical quality.
  • Oversee project budgets, proposals, contracts, scopes, and schedules.
  • Mentor and direct project teams, promoting internal communication and knowledge sharing.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company in external communications.
  • Address complex engineering and permitting challenges to influence project outcomes.

Requirements

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • 4 or more years of experience in residential and/or commercial land development
  • Deep understanding of local development codes, permitting processes, and construction practices
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client expectations
  • Proficiency with project management tools like Vision and familiarity with document management platforms such as Newforma, Buzzsaw, etc.
  • Ability to manage renewable energy site development design with a focus on ground-mounted solar arrays and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Ability to oversee project budgets, proposals, contracts, scopes, and schedules
  • Ability to mentor and direct project teams, promote internal communication and knowledge sharing
  • Strong client relationship management skills and ability to represent Atwell in all external communications
  • Willingness to tackle complex engineering and permitting challenges with autonomy to influence project direction and outcomes

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation packages including annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules for some positions
Travel vouchers based on travel preferences
401K match up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment up to $25,000
Paid licensing, certification fees, and renewals
Financial rewards for obtaining licensure
Employee referral bonuses up to $5,000
Annual wellness reimbursement up to $500
Gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and 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 counseling, legal, financial, and work-life services

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