Senior Project Manager- Project Execution

Job Description:

Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.  Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Position Summary

Deriva Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to serve as the single point of accountability for the management of all phases of project planning and execution across the company's wind, solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) portfolio. This role is based at the company's headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This senior-level role carries full ownership of project success factors, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration, from development handoff through commercial operation. The Senior Project Manager is deeply involved in project funding management and budgeting and will lead cross-functional project teams that may include project controls staff, construction management, engineering, administrative support, and contingent workers.

This position is located at Deriva Energy Headquarters located in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for assigned projects, leading all phases from pre-construction through commercial operation

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project execution plans encompassing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and communications

• Own project budgets and forecasts; manage funding draws, cash flow projections, change orders, and variance reporting

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues with recommended solutions to senior leadership

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams

• Serve as the lead point of contact with EPC contractors, OEMs, and key suppliers during project execution

• Collaborate with development, engineering, procurement, legal, and finance to ensure seamless project transitions and execution

• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, executive dashboards, and board-level updates

• Ensure all project deliverables meet Deriva's standards for safety, quality, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration or a related field

• In addition to a bachelor’s degree, Six (6) years or more of relevant experience with 1 year of direct reports

• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, High School/GED and 10 years’ experience

Desired Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of project management experience

• Master’s degree in engineering, business administration or a related field

• Proficient to demonstrate expertise in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving

• Renewable energy experience

• Project related work experience, risk management, project leadership, strong collaboration, and oversight

• Strong technical experience in renewable energy power plants

• Construction Management knowledge

• Proficient to Expert in project related scheduling, cost controls

• PMP Certification, CAPM, or PE

Working Conditions

• This position is based in Charlotte, NC.

• All candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance or being willing to relocate

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Available for travel up to 25%

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.