Job Title: Sr. Project Manager- Solar Cell Manufacturing

Location: Austin, TX , Taylor, TX - Traveling

Yates is seeking a Senior Project Manager with proven experience in advanced manufacturing environments. This is a highly visible role embedded within our Operations team, but with a heavy focus on field execution and jobsite presence.

As Senior PM, you will lead the full lifecycle of complex manufacturing facility projects, balancing executive-level project responsibilities with detailed day-to-day onsite leadership.
Key Responsibilities:

• Own project delivery from preconstruction through turnover with a hands-on presence at the jobsite.
• Collaborate closely with field teams, superintendents, and trade partners to drive production schedules and resolve conflicts in real time.
• Lead budget management, cost forecasting, contract negotiation, and change order processing.
• Facilitate coordination of MEP systems, process equipment, and manufacturing infrastructure.
• Maintain consistent client communication and act as the main liaison for project-related decisions.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, quality, and compliance standards in partnership with site leadership.
• Drive execution of schedule milestones with accountability across disciplines.
• Serve as a mentor and leader for project engineers and assistant PMs on your team.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of construction management experience, with at least 5 years in advanced manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Experience with solar manufacturing, semiconductor, automotive, or high-tech cleanroom environments strongly preferred.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex, fast-track projects from ground-up through commissioning.
• Strong command of field operations and the ability to walk and work the jobsite daily.
• Proficiency in scheduling, cost control, and reporting systems (e.g., Procore, P6, CMiC, Bluebeam).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.