Remote Project Management Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Department: Projects
Location: Remote-flexible, must be located in Minnesota
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Travel: Approximately 10–30%

Sparkfund is looking for a Senior Manager of Project Management to lead the planning and execution of a portfolio of complex energy and infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will oversee multiple customer projects, directly manage Project Managers and Project Coordinators, and serve as a primary point of contact for customer stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations.

This is an opportunity for an experienced project management leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving complex delivery challenges, and creating consistent processes across a growing project portfolio.

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of a portfolio of customer EPC projects

• Ensure projects meet customer requirements, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations

• Monitor portfolio performance, milestones, risks, and key performance indicators

• Identify potential delays, budget concerns, and delivery challenges early

• Lead the resolution of escalated project issues in partnership with internal teams and customers

• Manage portfolio-level budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial performance

• Support project development efforts during the early stages of customer opportunities

• Directly manage and develop Project Managers and Project Coordinators

• Set clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards

• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development support

• Create accountability and consistency across the project management team

• Partner with the broader Project Delivery organization to strengthen tools, processes, and operating practices

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for customer stakeholders

• Provide clear updates on project progress, risks, delays, and resolution plans

• Present portfolio and project information to internal leaders, customers, and executive stakeholders

• Translate technical information into clear and practical updates for non-technical audiences

• Coordinate weekly, quarterly, and annual reporting on portfolio performance

• Work closely with Project Delivery, Programs, Project Development, Commercial Solutions, EH&S, Finance, and Customer Experience

• Provide subject-matter expertise on the implementation of energy efficiency and sustainable technologies

• Help align customer commitments with operational and project delivery requirements

• 10 or more years of experience in construction management, technical project management, trade contracting, or a related field

• Experience working in HVAC, controls, electrical systems, distributed generation, energy services, or related markets

• Experience managing Project Managers and overseeing multiple concurrent projects

• Strong project planning, scheduling, budget management, and cost forecasting experience

• Experience reviewing and administering project contracts, scopes, and change requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships and communicate with executive stakeholders

• Proficiency with project management software and cloud-based information management tools

• Strong commitment to workplace and job-site safety

• Ability to travel approximately 10–30%, depending on the project portfolio

• Experience using Procore

• Battery energy storage, utility, clean energy, or energy services experience

• Project development experience in clean energy, resilience, or energy efficiency

• Familiarity with Salesforce, Google Workspace, Microsoft applications, and Slack

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or another relevant certification

• OSHA, NFPA, or other construction and safety training or certifications

You will be successful in this role by:

• Delivering a multi-project portfolio on time and within budget

• Building a high-performing and accountable project management team

• Maintaining strong and trusted customer relationships

• Identifying and addressing risks before they impact delivery

• Creating consistency across project management practices

• Communicating progress, challenges, and solutions clearly at every level of the organization

You set a high standard for quality, preparation, communication, and project delivery. You continuously look for ways to improve results and strengthen how work gets done.

You treat customer relationships, project budgets, company resources, safety, and team responsibilities with care and accountability.

You approach challenges with a constructive and solutions-focused mindset. You communicate respectfully, support your team, and remain steady during difficult situations.

The approved salary range for this position is $165,000–$209,000, based on experience, qualifications, and location.

This position may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Sparkfund offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• 401(k) plan with a 2% employer match

• Flexible vacation policy

• Flexible Fridays - we work half days on Fridays!

• Paid Federal holidays

• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave

• One-time work-from-home stipend for eligible remote roles

• $100 monthly phone and internet allowance