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OP Renewables

Project Director

OP Renewables, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Overview

Associate at OP Renewables - Expert Headhunter Supporting Growth in the Renewable Energy space About the Role

Would you be open to a senior leadership role driving the execution of community solar projects for a developer in hyper growth? We’re hiring a

Project Director

to oversee teams delivering utility-scale solar builds. This role is based in

Illinois or Atlanta

with regional leadership responsibilities. You’ll lead projects from development through construction, manage EPC partners, and guide cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and successful delivery of solar projects at scale. Why this role stands out

Over 450 MW of community solar already delivered, with a 2 GW active pipeline. Backed by $400M+ investment, targeting $3B in the next 5 years. Oversight of Project Managers, Construction Managers, and multi-disciplinary project teams. Opportunity to influence execution strategy across a rapidly growing portfolio. What You Bring

7+ years of experience in community solar or energy project leadership, with a strong track record managing multi-site teams. Background in construction project management with renewable energy project experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of solar project design standards as well as civil and structural technical requirements. Familiarity with NEC and NFPA codes a plus. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. PMP certification preferred. Location

Illinois or Atlanta, with regional travel (25–30%). Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including: 401(k) with company match Employer-sponsored health plan Unlimited PTO Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full-time Job function

Project Management Industries

Services for Renewable Energy

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