Project Manager I-Fortress

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

Description
  
Description
For over twenty years, Fortress/Cinterra has provided specialized ,industrial , commercial fencing, electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions.

Come join our team today! Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to manage project(s) from an office location and/or remote project site, concentrating on safety, contract, schedule, budget, customer satisfaction, costs and quality compliance. The Project Manager provides the knowledge, skills, and experience required to manage the day-to-day field operations on utility-scale solar projects.

Employee will work closely with regional operations management and preconstruction in developing detailed project budgets and will be responsible for maintaining project financial performance. Duties include but are not limited to: preparation of overall project plan, overseeing project execution from handover to end of warranty, keeping track of goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, contingencies, identify risks and planning to mitigate, frequent customer engagement, contract analysis, and oversight of project budgeting, change orders, and material procurement. Employee will collaborate with associate project managers, site engineers signed to him/her, and multiple site managers to ensure proper utilization of site resources for assigned project(s) and maintain contract schedule and budget. .

The employee will be working with all levels of Fortress staff, including executive management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Cultivate      safety as a core value throughout the company, supporting the      corporate safety program and personnel
Planning:
Coordinate      with other teams and prepare overall project construction plan
Lead      Project Kick Off meetings to engage key stakeholders
From      handover of project from business development through start of      construction, conduct weekly check in with customer project team to verify      and confirm project status and mobilization dates; Identify risk factors      for delays and escalate issues accordingly
Contract:
Review      and understand contracts and scope of work for assigned projects prior to      project execution, addressing any concerns with the customer and/or      project team. Execute      the contract deliverables, and ensure they are provided to the customer on      time.

Identify      and create change orders and discuss with regional operations team and      submit to Program Director for review and approval. Submit      contract required documentation to customer for response/approval,      tracking through final execution. Recommend,      review, and discuss all contract billing, to include AIA documents and      change orders with regional operations team
Budget:
Create      and manage budgets for assigned project(s)
Manage      budget, review and report on variance and cost to complete
Monitor      and report against monthly spend and contingencies
Schedule:
Use      customer schedule to create project schedule, track project schedule to      ensure milestone dates are achieved, documenting any schedule concerns to      the project team and customer.

If contractually required, create recovery      schedule, discuss and agree with regional site management and submit for      review and approval. Provide      a weekly project forecast and coordinate with the team on any needed      resource adjustments. Track      progress of both customer and contractor furnished materials/equipment to      ensure on-time delivery; notify customer, vendors, and supervisor of any      material shortages and/or damages
Risk:
Identify      risk to project and develop plans to mitigate, work with regional      construction teams to identify risks to project and develop plans to      mitigate.

Administration:
Lead      and facilitate relevant project meetings, providing summary reports and      inputs to Program Director
Ensure      that all project records are accurate and adequately maintained
Quote,      award, and coordinate subcontractors required to facilitate project      execution
Support      vendor selection and procurement, including contractor provided materials      and subcontractors
Review      and approve all timecards submitted, to include subcontractor provided      labor hours and units completed
Other Duties:
Provide      support and assistance to other Fortress/ Cinterra divisions as needed. Supervise,      train, mentor, associate project managers and site engineers assigned to      project manager
Handle      special assignments and other duties as requested by leadership
Requirements
  
Requirements
High      School diploma or GED required; (Bachelor's degree in Project Management,      Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar degree program      preferred)
Certified      Associate of Project Management (CAPM) certification or Project Management      Professional (PMP) preferred
Six      Sigma and/or Lean certification preferred
3+      years of project management and/or construction supervisory experience in      solar, electrical, mechanical construction and/or substation construction      experience
Excellent      and effective communication skills. Ability to convey the appropriate      amount of detail for the required audience
Strong      interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Problem-solver      with effective time management skills, understands how to prioritize tasks      and meet deadlines
Demonstrates      commitment to high professional ethical standards
Experience      using project scheduling software such as MS-Project, Primavera P6 or      other related industry scheduling tools
Understands      how to read and interpret contracts, plans, and specifications
Proficient      knowledge of Microsoft office programs
Familiar      with Local code, AHJ standards, and NEC code, NFPA 70E Certification      (preferred)
Familiar      with OSHA regulations (required), OSHA training and certifications      (preferred)
Must      have valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Must      be able to work long and/or extended hours to include weekends as needed,      with ability to travel frequently
Physical Requirements:
May be      regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use      hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and telephone, along      with other general office equipment.

Close      vision abilities required due to computer work. Light      to moderate lifting/carrying of 25 lbs may be required. Reaching      overhead or below.

Work      environment may include being able to tolerate moderate noise (i.e.,      business office with computers, phones, printers, light traffic)
Ability      to work in a confined area. Ability      to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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