Application Guide
How to Apply for Project Manager
at Leeward Renewable Energy
🏢 About Leeward Renewable Energy
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a Texas-born, fully integrated renewable energy company that owns and operates over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects totaling 4 GW, with an additional 20 GW in development. Unlike many developers that flip projects, LRE retains long-term ownership, emphasizing domestic jobs, American manufacturing, and community partnership. This owner-operator model means Project Managers see projects through from construction to decades of operation, creating a rare opportunity for deep, lasting impact in the clean energy transition.
About This Role
As LRE's lead for late-stage development through construction and commissioning, you will manage utility-scale wind, solar, solar-plus-storage, and stand-alone BESS projects. You'll coordinate a large team of internal stakeholders—engineering, procurement, construction, finance, legal, and site-based staff—to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This role is pivotal to LRE's aggressive growth pipeline and directly contributes to meeting rising U.S. energy demand with reliable, homegrown renewable power.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with your site construction manager to review progress, safety metrics, and any immediate issues. You'll then join a cross-functional call with engineering, procurement, and finance to resolve a contract change or schedule adjustment. Later, you might review budget forecasts, prepare for a stakeholder meeting with a local community partner, or travel to a project site to oversee a critical commissioning milestone. No two days are the same, but all are focused on driving projects forward with integrity and collaboration.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Leeward Renewable Energy Is Looking For
- 7+ years of project management experience in utility-scale renewable energy (wind, solar, or BESS), with a proven track record of leading projects from post-financial investment decision through commissioning.
- Deep understanding of construction contracts, EPC management, interconnection processes, and project controls (scheduling, budgeting, risk management) specific to renewable energy.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to align diverse internal stakeholders and external partners, with experience managing site-based teams and remote collaboration.
- Familiarity with U.S. energy markets, regulatory environments, and LRE's core values: integrity, innovation, positive impact, and environmental stewardship.
📝 Tips for Applying to Leeward Renewable Energy
Highlight your experience with late-stage development (post-FID) and commissioning—LRE explicitly seeks someone who can lead from financial close through handover to operations.
Quantify project achievements: include MW capacity, budget responsibility, schedule adherence, and specific technologies (e.g., 'Led 300 MW solar + 150 MW BESS hybrid project from NTP to COD').
Emphasize your ability to manage internal cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, construction, finance) and site-based staff, as LRE values a collaborative, owner-operator approach.
Research LRE's current project pipeline and mention specific projects or states where they operate (e.g., Texas, California, etc.) in your cover letter to show genuine interest.
Demonstrate alignment with LRE's culture of integrity, community partnership, and environmental protection—use examples of how you've engaged with local communities or ensured environmental compliance.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your end-to-end project management experience on utility-scale renewable projects, specifically from post-financial investment decision through commissioning.', 'Concrete examples of leading cross-functional teams and managing EPC contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.', "Why LRE's owner-operator model and long-term ownership philosophy appeal to you, and how you thrive in a culture that values integrity, innovation, and community impact.", 'Your familiarity with the technical and regulatory aspects of wind, solar, and BESS projects, and how you stay current with industry trends.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → LRE's project portfolio: identify recent projects (e.g., solar, wind, BESS) and their locations, capacities, and status to discuss in interviews.
- → LRE's ownership model and financial partners: understand how being an owner-operator affects project management decisions and long-term asset performance.
- → Recent news and press releases: look for announcements about new projects, partnerships, or expansions to show you're up-to-date.
- → LRE's core values and community engagement initiatives: review their website and sustainability reports to align your answers with their culture.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on early-stage development or pre-FID work—LRE needs someone who excels in late-stage development, construction, and commissioning.
- Using generic project management language without renewable energy specifics—highlight your experience with wind, solar, or BESS technologies and associated challenges.
- Neglecting to mention cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management—LRE emphasizes leading internal teams and site-based staff, so show you can align diverse groups.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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