Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy

About the role

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy operates 85 hydroelectric facilities across the United States and is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls projects. The role focuses on projects in Michigan and Wisconsin and is remote for candidates residing in the Central Time Zone.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close out assigned hydroelectric projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Develop and update cost estimates, budgets, schedules, and work breakdown structures.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, and provide regular status reports to management.
• Support creation of project‑management training, tools, and templates.
• Maintain organized project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing civil, mechanical, electrical, or controls projects, preferably in power generation.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and collaborate with operations, engineering, and vendor partners.
• Experience with hydroelectric systems such as dams, penstocks, turbines, generators, and related equipment.

Required skills

• Project Management
• Cost Estimating
• Scheduling
• PLC Control Systems
• Protective Relaying
• Electrical Switchgear
• Transformers

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, voluntary life, 401(k) match.
• Eleven paid holidays, competitive PTO, and volunteer time off.
• Employee Assistance Program and company discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship for career progression.