Senior Project Manager, Renewables

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit working on environmental solutions at the intersection of renewable energy and freshwater. Partnerships are key to our success. We build long-term relationships with our education, corporate, utility and philanthropic partners by first understanding their goals and needs and providing solutions that achieve those goals while achieving real, measurable environmental benefits.

Who are we looking for?

BEF is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Renewables Program who brings a strong blend of construction management expertise and compliance acumen. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-directed professional who can manage the full lifecycle of solar and energy efficiency construction projects — from pre-development through closeout — while maintaining rigorous adherence to grant, contract, and prevailing wage requirements. This person thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is energized by the complexity of managing multiple projects, contractors, and compliance obligations simultaneously.

Beyond coordinating projects, this role requires someone who can think critically and problem-solve through project challenges, anticipate risk, and develop practical solutions that protect project timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate brings hands-on familiarity with solar PV systems and energy efficiency construction, and is motivated by the opportunity to deliver projects that create meaningful economic benefits for underserved communities across Oregon.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5–8 years in project or program management, with increasing responsibility and a track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder construction projects.
• Experience managing solar PV or energy efficiency construction projects, including familiarity with system design, installation sequencing, and coordination with utilities, engineers, and installers.
• Experience interpreting or administering labor standards and contractor compliance requirements, including prevailing wage, apprenticeship utilization, Oregon BOLI, or similar state labor regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contracts, and compliance obligations across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong independent judgment and ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Desired:

• Familiarity with energy efficiency measures such as weatherization, HVAC, and building envelope improvements, and associated construction workflows.
• Experience working with diverse populations including tribes, community-based organizations, utilities, contractors, engineers, and local, state, and federal agency staff.
• Experience building and maintaining partner and stakeholder relationships across industries.
• Experience developing and implementing publicly funded programs and large-scale project deployments.
• Ability to navigate diverse political, geographic, and cultural contexts.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Range: $88,000 – $102,000 per year DOE.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance for employees; 75% subsidized for family/dependents.
• Retirement plan with 5% employer matching contribution.
• Generous PTO and Vacation Policy including alternative care and self-care leave.
• Four Week paid sabbatical after first 6 years, then every 5 years thereafter
• Opportunity to grow through training and development including a generous paid professional development budget.
• Hybrid work schedule.

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability