Construction Project Manager

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets.
We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio.
Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards: Nine consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" (#16) by Zweig Group
Recognized as #10 in the "Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms" in the U.S. by Zweig Group
Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.
Recognized in Crains "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.
Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.
Construction Project Manager – Renewables
Supporting Atwell Owner's Representative and Construction Monitoring Services (OR/CMS) Team
The Role: Extensive Industry Experience: Our team brings over 30 years of combined expertise and has supported more than 15,000 MW of renewable energy projects, including utility-scale solar PV, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission infrastructure.
Trusted by Project Owners and Developers: We primarily partner with owners and developers of large-scale renewable energy projects, typically ranging in the hundreds of megawatts.
Comprehensive Project Support: We provide end-to-end technical oversight throughout the engineering and construction phases, serving as trusted Owner's Engineers and on-site representatives.
Representing client interests on-site by monitoring construction, interconnection, and commissioning activities performed by EPCs and third parties
Identifying and mitigating technical and execution risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
Resolving issues proactively to minimize delays and safeguard project quality and performance Key Responsibilities: Lead OE Oversight Activities: Serve as the primary point of contact for Owner's Engineering services, integrating technical, environmental, scheduling, and document control functions into a cohesive project framework.
Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with engineering leads across electrical, civil, environmental, and permitting teams to align all deliverables and ensure consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and timely communication with Owners, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to support transparency and alignment.
Document Control & Review Management: Oversee OE documentation workflows, including drawing reviews, comment resolution, and status tracking to support client decision-making and recordkeeping.
Schedule & Budget Monitoring: Track project milestones, update schedules, and support budget adherence by identifying and mitigating risks early.
Performance & Risk Reporting: Prepare and present project updates, risk assessments, and performance metrics to the Owner's leadership team.
Compliance & QA/QC: Ensure all OE activities adhere to environmental regulations, design standards, internal processes, and client expectations.
Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and develop recommendations for process optimization across projects.
Requirements Prior experience in: The construction of utility-scale renewable energy projects, 7+ years, including at least some of - civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical (DC, MV, HV) construction work
Renewable Energy Major Equipment types – PV modules, solar trackers, inverters, MV transformers, substations, MPT/GSU transformers, a plus: battery storage module, instrumentation, SCADA
Construction project management, quality management, and safety management practices
Construction document management systems
Construction management software
Microsoft Office software (Word Excel, Outlook and Project)
Must possess or obtain, and maintain throughout, the following: Valid US Driver's License
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training certificate
NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace certificate
First Aid/CPR/AED certificate
Must be able to: Engage directly and professionally with Atwell clients and all parties on site
Work at client project sites, long term, anywhere in the continental United States
Work outdoors, in all seasons, under all safe weather conditions
Safely drive and walk around a construction site and avoid all hazards The project locations are in Texas and Illinois.
#LI- TK1Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life: Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences Compensation: Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals up to $5,000
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match 'Atwell'ness: Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & 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 complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services