PMO Manager

Build What’s Next With Castillo Engineering
At Castillo Engineering, you will lead and enhance the Project Management Office (PMO) supporting utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects that are shaping the future of energy. We're seeking an experienced PMO Manager who understands Engineering of Record (EOR) project delivery, thrives on building scalable processes, and is passionate about driving consistency, operational excellence, and project execution across a growing organization.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We are a fast-growing, mission-driven engineering firm where employees are trusted, supported, and empowered to make an impact. In this role, you will establish project management standards, improve organizational efficiency, and partner with leadership to drive successful project delivery. Your work will directly influence project outcomes, team performance, and company growth.
Position Overview
The PMO Manager is responsible for managing Project Managers, Project Coordinators and other PMO staff and continuously improving the project management framework across all engineering design projects. This role ensures consistent execution of project controls, reporting, governance, and project management best practices while supporting Project Managers and engineering leadership.
The PMO Manager will oversee a team along with the project portfolio performance, drive process standardization, develop reporting and KPI structures, and ensure alignment across project teams, engineering disciplines, and business operations. From project kickoff through IFC issuance, construction support, and record drawings, this role helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with EOR requirements and client expectations.
What You’ll Do
Lead the day-to-day operations of the Project Management Office supporting utility-scale solar and energy storage engineering projects.
Develop, implement, and maintain project management standards, procedures, templates, and governance processes.
Establish portfolio management practices to improve visibility into project status, resource allocation, schedules, and financial performance.
Monitor project health across scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and risk metrics.
Support Project Managers through project planning, forecasting, workload balancing, and issue resolution.
Partner with engineering leaders across civil, electrical, structural, and power systems teams to improve project execution and cross-functional coordination.
Develop and manage project portfolio dashboards and reporting for executive leadership.
Track and analyze KPIs related to project delivery, utilization, backlog, profitability, schedule performance, and client satisfaction.
Lead resource planning efforts, ensuring capacity aligns with project demands and business objectives.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies across the portfolio.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating lessons learned into PMO processes and standards.
Support change management processes, including scope changes, schedule adjustments, and project communication strategies.
Facilitate project review meetings, portfolio reviews, and executive reporting sessions.
Assist with proposal development, project startup planning, and project management components of client engagements.
Support adoption and optimization of project management systems, tools, and reporting platforms.
Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Coordinators, promoting project management best practices throughout the organization.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field.
PMP certification required.
7+ years of project management experience, preferably within Engineering of Record (EOR), engineering consulting, utility infrastructure, renewable energy, or related industries.
3+ years of experience managing PMO functions, project governance, or project portfolio management.
Experience working within a Engineering consulting firm that function as an Engineering of Record (EOR)
Strong understanding of engineering project delivery workflows and utility-scale solar development or EPC environments.
Experience managing project schedules, forecasts, budgets, risk registers, resource allocation, and performance reporting.
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices.
Experience developing and maintaining project dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting.
Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to analyze project profitability and operational performance.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with project management and resource planning software platforms.
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, organizational change, and operational scalability.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting utility-scale solar (50MW+) and battery energy storage projects.
Familiarity with engineering design milestones including 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC, and Record Drawings.
Experience supporting geographically distributed or remote project teams.
Lean, Six Sigma, or project controls certifications are a plus.
Leadership & PMO Excellence
We are seeking a leader who combines strong project management expertise with a collaborative, service-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is passionate about driving operational excellence, improving project delivery processes, and enabling Project Managers and engineering teams to perform at their highest level.
We value leaders who create structure without bureaucracy, promote accountability, and empower teams through clear processes, effective communication, and data-driven decision-making. The PMO Manager plays a critical role in building scalable project management practices, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and supporting the successful delivery of complex utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
Our philosophy: Exceptional project organizations are built by leaders who remove obstacles, provide clarity, continuously improve processes, and create an environment where teams can consistently deliver outstanding results for clients.
Work Environment & Benefits
Fully remote work arrangement.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Professional development and certification support.
Collaborative culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and employee growth

Work arrangement
Yes