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Director of Project Management

Vallum Associates

The Role

Overview

Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of commercial solar projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • budget management
  • project planning
  • team management
  • stakeholder relations
  • quality control
  • site inspections

Tasks

-Oversee project financials, including budget management, forecasting, and cost controls. -Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of solar projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. -Manage and mentor a team of project managers to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. -Maintain stakeholder relationships and ensure regulatory compliance. -Implement quality control standards and conduct site inspections. -Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, construction, and legal teams.

Requirements

  • bachelor’s
  • solar installations
  • leadership
  • project management
  • 10+ years
  • renewable energy

What You Bring

Vallum Associates are partnered with a leading renewable energy company is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead the execution of commercial and industrial solar projects from planning through completion. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong project execution and team management experience in the solar or broader renewable energy space. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred). -Proven success managing large-scale solar installations. -Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills. -Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies. -Located in CT or willing to relocate -10+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years leading teams in the solar or renewable energy sector.

The Company

About Vallum Associates

-High-quality recruitment at fair prices. -Placement of candidates in energy, utilities, renewables, insurance, tech, and commodities. -Operates across the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, and APAC. -Builds dedicated teams for large-scale engineering and energy projects. -Forms long-term strategic partnerships, embedding consultants as extensions of client teams. -Combines recruitment with project consultancy, often assembling whole teams rather than filling single roles. -Assignments include senior insurance roles at Lloyd’s Market and specialist MEP/FP engineers on major builds.

Sector Specialisms

Energy and Utilities

Engineering and Renewables

Insurance

Technology

MEP/FP Engineering

Commodities and Financial Services

Solar

Wind

Battery Storage

Oil

Power & Gas

Agricultural & Soft Commodities

Metals

Financial Services