Project Manager – EV Charging Programs
Location: Remote; proximity to Albany, NY or New York City preferred
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Duration: 3-year contract

Sapphire Recruitment is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to support clean transportation and EV charging infrastructure programs across New York State. This role will help manage a growing portfolio of electric vehicle charging projects, contracts, stakeholders, and reporting requirements from award through construction and installation.

This is a high-volume, execution-focused position ideal for someone who can manage many moving parts, communicate clearly, and take ownership without needing constant direction.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage and track multiple contracts and projects tied to EV charging grant programs
• Support projects from solicitation and award through construction and installation
• Coordinate with awardees, consultants, contractors, utilities, government stakeholders, and internal teams
• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and documentation
• Prepare status updates, reports, slide decks, meeting notes, forms, and other program communications
• Support contract administration, approvals, environmental reviews, and compliance requirements
• Work closely with legal, contracts, and program teams to keep documentation and project milestones moving
• Identify project issues, help resolve roadblocks, and escalate concerns when needed
• Maintain organized records in internal systems and tracking tools

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3–6+ years of project management experience preferred
• Experience managing multiple projects, contracts, deadlines, and stakeholders at once
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create clear project updates, contract summaries, reports, and meeting notes
• Comfort reviewing project budgets, tracking spend, and identifying potential issues
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, plus proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools
• Ability to learn new systems quickly, including CRM or program management platforms
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible approach and comfort working through ambiguity
• Ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in Albany, NY or New York City

Preferred Experience

The following experience is helpful but not required:

• EV charging, electric vehicles, clean transportation, or energy program experience
• Government grant programs or state/federally funded infrastructure projects
• Utility programs, construction coordination, or contract management
• Vendor, consultant, or contractor relationship management
• Environmental review or compliance processes
• Salesforce, NEIS, or similar program data systems

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, submit your resume to energyjobs@hiresapphire.com.

Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE.

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