Project Manager at Genpro Energy Solutions – Piedmont, South Dakota

Project Manager

Piedmont, SD

About GenPro Energy Solutions:

GenPro Energy Solutions has led the charge as the Midwest top solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm. Our team ignited the Nebraska solar market, creating a thriving pipeline of community and municipal projects. Now, with a national footprint and a dispersed workforce of 150+ professionals, we partner with developers to build premier solar farms, focusing on community and utility-scale projects across the Midwest. At GenPro, we’re not just constructing solar solutions—we’re powering a sustainable future. Join us to shape the heart of our mission-driven team.

Primary Function:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the successful execution of EPC projects from pre-mobilization through final completion. This role is accountable for coordinating with field personnel for field execution strategy, subcontractor quoting and selection management, and schedule adherence, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on budget and on time. The ideal candidate is a highly organized leader with strong communication skills and a background in solar or general construction.

The Project Manager serves as the central point of coordination between field crews, subcontractors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders, and maintains a high-level understanding of both technical and operational project elements.

Reporting Relationship:  Director of Operations

Pay Grade and Range: $104,235 to $143,844 plus bonus opportunity

Essential Job Functions:

• Project Execution & Coordination:
  • Coordination with the construction team for kickoff meetings and proper hand off of information
  • Communication of customer expectations to the construction team and able to communicate back to the customer the project statuses
  • Manage and adjust project schedules in alignment with real-time field conditions.
• Subcontractor Management:

• Obtain quotes, select subcontractors, and achieve contracting
• Communicate to the subcontractor SOW and Schedule expectations
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices based on progress and deliverables.

• Schedule Management:
  • Build and maintain project schedules in collaboration with Planning & Engineering teams.
  • Identify critical path items and forecast delays or resource needs.
  • Lead lookahead meetings and provide updates to leadership.
• Construction Administration:
  • Ensure accurate documentation of construction activities, including daily logs, change orders, and RFIs.
  • Use Procore to track progress, manage submittals, and maintain document control.
  • Coordinate with Permitting/Admin Specialist to ensure all permits are in place and compliant throughout execution.
• Close-Out Support:
  • Coordinate with the close out team on punchlist resolution, inspections, and final walk-throughs.
  • Assist in compiling close-out documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
    

Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Self-starter with ability to manage details of multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. 
• Ability to create and edit Excel documents that use mathematical formulas and logic. 
• Create, read, and understand construction documents, including electrical diagrams. 
• Skilled in drawing review, with an eye for detail and understanding of cross-checking multi-sheet construction sets for accuracy and consistency. 
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat. 
• OSHA 10 Certification 
• Problem-solving skills 
  

Education/Licenses:

• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record
• CDL Preferred
  

Special Requirements: 

• Travel will be required
• Passport eligible

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a background check and drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to a background check or drug testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. 

The information contained in this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties safely and efficiently in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. This job description is not intended to constitute an offer or contract of employment.  Job descriptions may and do change periodically.  

 GenPro Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.