Engineering Project Manager at ans in Overland Park, Kansas

Job description

• We are seeking a skilled Engineering Project Manager to lead design and engineering execution on significant, complex utility-scale solar, battery storage, transmission line, and substation projects from initiation through completion. Bringing a strong engineering background, you'll join our growing team as a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate brings hands-on familiarity with the engineering design process and a genuine interest in the utility-scale renewable energy space.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Execution
• · Serve as the single point of accountability for project delivery across scope, schedule, and budget.
• · Drive every deliverable to completion within agreed timelines, coordinating multidiscipline teams (electrical, structural, geotechnical, civil, and materials testing) into one seamless workflow.
• · Lead engineering discussions, guide technical direction, and help resolve cross-discipline design questions so the team moves as one.
• · Set clear priorities from kickoff through closeout.
• Own Budgets and Invoicing
• · Manage project budgets, tracking labor, expenses, and subconsultant costs against the approved plan.
• · Monitor project financial health continuously and give early warning on potential cost variances before they escalate.
• · Prepare, review, and issue accurate client invoices on schedule, tying billing to milestones and contract terms.
• · Track accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding balances, and manage change-order billing so revenue is captured cleanly.
• · Partner with accounting and leadership on forecasting, project margins, and cash flow.
• Manage Contracts
• · Own the project contract from execution through closeout, ensuring the team delivers to its terms and the client meets theirs.
• · Review scopes of work, deliverables, and commercial terms, flagging anything that creates risk or ambiguity.
• · Draft, negotiate, and process change orders.
• Champion Client Experience
• · Act as the primary point of contact for all project communication, building transparency and trust around every objective and contractual requirement.
• · Manage scope adjustments efficiently.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance
• · Apply standardized processes and best practices across every discipline.
• · Capture and apply lessons learned so each project raises the bar for the next.
• Mitigate Risks and Resolve Issues
• · Identify risks early.
• · Respond quickly when challenges arise.

Requirements

• · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field; PMP certification highly preferred.
• · Working knowledge of the engineering design process across relevant disciplines (civil, electrical, structural) sufficient to review deliverables and coordinate effectively with design teams.
• · Experience managing projects through a phased design approach (e.g., 30%/60%/90% design milestones through Issued-for-Construction), including coordinating design iterations and resolving comments across disciplines.
• · Comfort reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages well enough to flag issues before they reach the field.
• · Minimum of 3 years of exposure to the Utility Scale Solar industry.
• · Minimum of 2 years in project management in the renewable industry specifically, Utility Scale.
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software, and project management tools.
• · Preferred knowledge of NetSuite and Monday.com
• · Strong financial acumen, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• · Valid driver’s license

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• CRM software
• project management tools
• Strong financial acumen
• organizational skills
• ability to manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Knowledge of NetSuite
• Knowledge of Monday.com

Benefits

• • Innovation Focus: Lead and participate in cutting-edge renewable energy projects
• • Career Growth: Clear advancement pathways and leadership development opportunities
• • Impact: Shape the future of renewable energy infrastructure
• $100,000 - $125,000 a year
• Comprehensive Benefits: Paid PTO, competitive health insurance benefit offerings, structured bonus programs & Professional development opportunities
• We’re not just building infrastructure—we’re building a culture. At ANS, you’ll join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and community. Whether you’re hosting a client lunch, troubleshooting a challenge, or celebrating a project win, you’ll be part of a company that believes relationships are the real bottom line.