

U.S. Market Leader
Vanguard Renewables is the premier anaerobic digester developer, owner, and operator in the United States.
Our closed-loop anaerobic digestion process converts organic waste and cow manure into renewable energy and value-added agricultural byproducts.

Nationwide Expansion
We are headquartered in Massachusetts, with 7 projects currently operating, 3 under construction, and 40+ in development across the U.S.

Creating Real Impact
We are committed to:
- Reducing on-farm and food generated greenhouse gas emissions from waste by as much as 95 percent
- Recycling organic waste into a powerful source of renewable energy and low-carbon fertilizer
We work alongside farms to manage manure, enhance regenerative agriculture practices, improve soil health, and support herd wellness.
Why Vanguard Renewables?

Sustainability
Help preserve our planet and mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

Innovation
Be part of a growing team in a work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and ingenuity.

Transformation
Change the way the world views waste and how each of us powers our lives.

Accountability
Have a measurable impact on food waste solutions, organics recycling, and renewable energy production.

Benefits
What we offer:
- Healthcare, vision, and wellness benefits
- Annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Phone expense reimbursement
Open Positions
Project Manager
Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is a national leader in environmental services and the development of food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects. The Company builds, owns, and operates on-farm anaerobic digestion facilities and is continuing to scale through an extensive national expansion of its Farm Powered ® platform. It is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms. Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock.
The Project Manager will oversee the comprehensive direction, completion, and financial outcomes of projects in alignment with Vanguard’s Core Design and Operational objectives. This role encompasses responsibility from the Design Phase through to project delivery and turnover to Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
- Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
- Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven experience in project management.
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
- Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
- Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
- Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
- Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
- Customer service skills an asset.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
- Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Job Type: Full Time
- Phone Expense Reimbursement
Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
Job Application
Preconstruction APM
Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is a national leader in environmental services and the development of food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects. The Company builds, owns, and operates on-farm anaerobic digestion facilities and is continuing to scale through an extensive national expansion of its Farm Powered ® platform. It is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms. Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock.
The Vanguard Renewable’s Project Management Department is seeking candidates who possess critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Specifically, qualified candidates looking to begin their career making a difference in climate change as we work towards a sustainable future. Preconstruction analysis and proper planning foster the success of a development project - from conception through construction, and into operations. The primary goal of the Preconstruction & Predevelopment Phase is to identify, analyze and mitigate risk via proper project planning and risk mitigation implementation. This requires a Preconstruction APM to orchestrate and manage the successful interaction and coordination between all Vanguard Departments, 3rd Party Vendors, and Project Stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Generate project specific risk assessment as it pertains to overall viability of the proposed development & engineering plans.
· Support interdepartmental communication. (ie. Development, Engineering, Procurement, etc)
· Assist the Preconstruction Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing potential construction projects.
· Support the Preconstruction Project Manager with their reporting and perform all Preconstruction meeting administration activities.
· Actively manage internal requests to Preconstruction, from the Development Associates to support all Permitting efforts.
· Manage Project Design and Engineering Schedules, Geotech requests and Layout drafting
· Perform proper change management documentation to ensure timely and efficient delivery of work products to the Executive Team.
· Collaborate with development, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain excellent working relationships and schedule execution within the project budget parameters.
· Conduct site visits of predeveloped projects (once per month on average) and create Field Observation & Existing Conditions Reports.
· Track and manage Preconstruction project changes, ensuring constant and clear communication across all departments and project stakeholders.
· Work closely with VR Development and Engineering team members to define ever evolving project goals, objectives, and priorities.
· Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with 3rd Party Engineering Firms.
· Support the permitting and entitlement process.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering from an Accredited University
· 2-3 years of experience in a related field
· No previous RNG experience required
· PMP Preferred
· Strong Presentation and Public Speaking skills
· A strong sense of urgency and initiative
· Demonstrate creative and strategic problem-solving skills
· Ability to quickly and effectively respond to complex and multifaceted issues
· The ability to manage and embrace change in a fast-paced startup environment
· The ability to respond positively to new processes and new ways of solving problems
· The ability to accurately and clearly present Project data with keen attention to detail
· Excellent organizational, communication, presentation and creative problem-solving skills
· Excellent business judgement and decision-making skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle and PDF Editors
WHAT WE OFFER:
● Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
● Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
● 401(k).
● Paid time off (PTO).
● Job Type: Full Time
● Phone Expense Reimbursement
Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
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Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
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