Program Manager, Construction & Energy Infrastructure

Maintain integrated master schedules, track milestones, and proactively flag risks to project timelines and budgets.

Coordinate across internal teams (engineering, procurement, legal, government relations) and external partners (EPC contractors, utilities, interconnection teams).

Manage scope, schedule, and budget performance across concurrent projects, escalating issues as appropriate.

Support preparation of executive updates and project status reports for Director and senior leadership.

Construction Management Serve as the Owner's on-site representative during construction phases, managing contractor and subcontractor performance against EPC agreements.

Conduct regular site walks, safety inspections, and progress reviews; document findings and drive corrective actions.

Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications in coordination with the project team.

Coordinate with ComEd, permitting authorities, and inspectors to support timely interconnection, energization, and certificate of occupancy milestones.

Ensure construction activities comply with applicable safety standards, OSHA requirements, and site-specific protocols.

Manage site access, logistics, and material staging to maintain an organized and efficient construction environment.

Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with the Sales Electrical Engineer to align technical specifications with commercial deliverables and customer requirements.

Support hub expansion planning by applying lessons learned from Pioneer to subsequent domestic and international deployments.

Interface with the Power Station Manager on operational readiness and commissioning coordination.

Assist in developing and maintaining project documentation, SOPs, and lessons-learned records to support a repeatable hub model.

Qualifications & Requirements Required Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with at least 2 years in construction management or owner's representative capacity.

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder construction or energy infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with EPC contract structures, order management, and contractor oversight.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under deadline pressure.

Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and standard MS Office applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.

Preferred: Experience in utility-scale battery energy storage, solar, or grid infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with PJM interconnection processes, ComEd coordination, or Illinois permitting requirements.