Geothermal Construction Project Manager

📍 Location: Columbia, MD (On-Site, Hybrid)

👥 Team: Project Management

🧭 Reports to: Director of Construction

💼 Type: Full-time (exempt)

📌 About the job:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee large residential developments, including single-family homes, townhomes, and low to mid-rise multi-family projects. The successful candidate will spearhead projects from pre-construction engineering through completion and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.

We are seeking individuals who are not only proficient in project management but also possess a forward-thinking mindset and a passion for building and improving processes. Geothermal experience is a plus but not mandatory; however, construction management experience is essential.

The role demands strong financial acumen, subcontractor management skills, and the ability to travel as needed. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our department. This position will report to the VP of New Construction.

🛠️ Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-construction engineering efforts, including logistical planning, subcontracting, design work, and value engineering.

• Oversee project execution, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, safety compliance, and quality control/Assurance.

• Manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of services, adherence to project specifications, and nurturing a collaborative professional partnership.

• Drive project progress through effective communication, coordination, and conflict resolution.

• Utilize project management software to track project milestones, budgets, and documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and optimize project efficiency.

• Implement and maintain quality assurance measures to uphold project standards and meet client expectations.

• Actively participate in the development and enhancement of departmental tools, processes, and best practices.

• Contribute to the growth and development of the role by providing insights, feedback, and innovative solutions.

🎯 You will thrive in this role if you have:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

• Passion for being on site and leading field crews, inspiring teams, and driving execution in the field.

✅ Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.

• Proven experience in project management within the construction industry, preferably in residential developments.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, building codes, and industry regulations.

• Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. Procore and Salesforce experience is highly desirable.

• Willingness to travel as required for project site visits and meetings (~50% on-site, with occasional out-of-state flights)

🌼 About Dandelion

Dandelion Energy is transforming how homes are heated and cooled—starting from (below) the ground up. As the nation’s leading residential geothermal company, we design, install, and maintain all-in-one heating and cooling systems that are cleaner, quieter, more affordable, and up to 4× more efficient than traditional HVAC. Our focus is on large, enterprise deployments with major homebuilders, helping bring geothermal to more homes, faster.

Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is challenging the status quo in residential heating and cooling. We’re scaling strategically and intentionally to meet growing demand. Our mission is simple and bold: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.

🌳 Why Dandelion

Dandelion Energy is at the forefront of the transition to clean, efficient home energy. Our team has delivered thousands of high-quality geothermal installations across the country, helped elevate geothermal heat pumps nationally, and played a meaningful role in advancing electrification-friendly policy at both the local and federal levels.

We’re a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team spanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operations. Together, we’re building something complex, impactful, and designed to scale … work that directly shapes how homes are powered for decades to come.

At Dandelion, you’ll find a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive culture where curiosity, ownership, and cross-functional teamwork are core to how we operate. Our nationwide team is united by a shared commitment to sustainability and a belief that clean, affordable heating and cooling should be the standard.

We’re driving a wholesale shift in how homes are heated and cooled. Join us.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Commuter benefits

• Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave

• Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses

• Pet insurance