Solar Project Manager

Salary Range: 85000 to 120000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, manage, and complete PV projects of moderate complexity, or multiple projects of lesser complexity simultaneously.
• Coordinate design and permitting activities with engineering team and local authorities.
• Work with Safety Manager to develop Site Specific Health and Safety Plans and implement safety procedures.
• Manage Quality Control and develop/implement Site Specific Quality Management Plan.
• Develop construction schedules for assigned projects.
• Solicit, negotiate, and execute subcontracts and purchase orders with timely delivery to support the project schedule.
• Schedule and manage deliveries of materials and equipment. Maintain accurate receiving records and provide timely follow up to missing items, damaged goods, backorders, etc.
• Plan, execute, and take responsibility for self-performed work and managing labor crews and subcontractors.  Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend.
• Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production.
• Trains Foremen on pre-planning, surveying, plan reading, productivity, efficiency, economical crew size, quality workmanship, and safety to ensure projects are expeditiously constructed.
• Act as primary point of contact for Customers and Key Stakeholders while organizing and leading regular meetings.
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding safety, quality, schedule, and cost forecasting.
• Complete all job closeout procedures including AHJ inspections, interconnection, testing, documentation, Owner’s Engineer reviews, Independent Engineer reviews.
• Manage, train, and supervise project team; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development.
• Support sales activities with estimates, contract review, and client communication.
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in field construction management.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), and Microsoft Project.
• Deep understanding of rooftop, ground-mount, and carport commercial PV construction methods.
• Knowledge of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections.
• Familiarity with Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, PPA, EPC Contracts, and project accounting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to various job sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.