Job Details

Project Manager – Industrial Power / Renewable Energy Projects

Location: Reno, NV (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Travel: Approximately 20% (U.S.-based project sites)

Position Summary

Insight Global is seeking a highly Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial power generation projects within the renewable energy sector. This role is focused on industrial power facilities, not commercial construction and not an office-only project management position.

The Project Manager will be responsible for full end-to-end project execution, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple technically complex projects. Projects are long-term in nature (2–3 years), highly engineered, and range from approximately $1M to $180M, with an emphasis on technical ownership and execution rather than project size alone.

This role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, and the discipline to operate effectively in a matrix organization with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial power generation projects from early engineering through construction, commissioning, and project closeout
• Own full project lifecycle execution, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using MS Project
• Monitor project budgets, track costs, and forecast financial performance
• Read, interpret, and manage mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical, construction, and execution risks
• Manage multiple concurrent projects at various stages of execution
• Coordinate and oversee 20–30% outsourced engineering, ensuring alignment with internal standards
• Directly manage internal engineering resources within a matrix organization
• Negotiate and manage civil, mechanical, and electrical construction scopes
• Perform contractor coordination and negotiation without a dedicated procurement department
• Manage and approve change orders, including technical, schedule, and cost impacts
• Coordinate internally across engineering, construction, and operations teams
• Coordinate externally with contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
• Resolve technical conflicts and construction challenges in the field
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Travel to project sites as required and support flexible work hours based on project demands

Required Qualifications (Must Haves)

• 3+ years of experience in site management or project management within industrial or technical environments
• Strong technical understanding of industrial construction and power systems
• Proven ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and risk
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and industrial systems
• Basic understanding of civil and mechanical disciplines
• Ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization
• Willingness to work onsite in Reno, NV
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% and maintain flexible work hours
• Highly organized, disciplined, and execution-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications (Plus)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of site or project management experience
• Experience supporting industrial projects, including power generation, renewable energy, or heavy industrial facilities