Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Castillo Engineering is a fast-growing, mission-driven firm focused on utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. They are seeking a Director of Project Management to lead the project management function, ensuring high-quality delivery and operational excellence across engineering design projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and scale the project management team supporting utility-scale solar and energy storage engineering projects
- Establish and enforce best practices for project delivery within an Engineering of Record environment
- Oversee portfolio-level performance including scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning
- Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of engineering milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC, Record Drawings, EOR Construction Support)
- Partner closely with engineering leadership (civil, electrical, structural, power systems) to ensure integrated design delivery
- Serve as executive-level point of contact for EPCs, developers, and owners
- Provide leadership on complex project challenges, risk mitigation, and strategic decision-making
- Oversee RFI processes, submittals, design clarifications, and stakeholder communications
- Lead change management across projects, including scope changes, fee negotiations, and schedule adjustments
- Ensure all work meets applicable codes, standards, and EOR obligations
- Build and track KPIs for project execution, team utilization, and client satisfaction
- Mentor, coach, and develop project managers, creating clear career pathways and performance expectations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating lessons learned into standards, tools, and workflows
- Support business development efforts, including proposals, client presentations, and contract reviews
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and operational scaling
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (PE license/PMP strongly preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in engineering project management, with significant experience in Engineering of Record (EOR) firms
- Proven experience managing and leading project managers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Deep understanding of engineering design workflows, drawing packages, and EOR responsibilities
- Demonstrated success managing large, complex infrastructure or utility-scale solar projects (50MW+ preferred)
- Strong knowledge of civil, electrical, structural, and power systems engineering scopes
- Expertise in project controls, including scheduling, forecasting, financial management, and resource planning
- Experience interfacing with EPCs, developers, owners, and permitting authorities at a senior level
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience with contracts, scopes of work, and fee negotiations
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drive organizational alignment
- PE license/PMP strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success managing large, complex infrastructure or utility-scale solar projects (50MW+ preferred)
Benefits
- This role has a remote work arrangement.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (if applicable)
- Paid time off, company holidays, and professional growth opportunities
- Supportive culture committed to mentorship, innovation, and continuous improvement
Company Overview
Castillo Engineering offers utility and residential solar engineering services. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Maitland, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.castillope.com.