Solar Project Manager

Paradigm Building Solutions Ltd; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional growth

Team-building activities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Paradigm Solar in Western Canada is seeking a Solar Project Manager to coordinate project execution across scheduling, procurement, site readiness, and cost control. This role owns the master install schedule and drives smooth handoffs from sold to delivered work with clear execution plans and disciplined reporting.

You will work with the Interim Director - Solar, Commercial Manager, and Technical Manager to ensure efficient delivery, strong communication, and profitable execution across

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, coordination, or operations in construction, solar, electrical, or related industries.
• Strong scheduling, procurement, and project administration capability.
• Experience tracking budgets, preparing cost reports, and monitoring project performance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills across internal teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the master install schedule for active solar projects.
• Coordinate install sequencing with labour, materials, and site readiness.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans from handoff through completion.
• Issue purchase orders and coordinate procurement timing.
• Coordinate with vendors to confirm orders, shipping timelines, and deliveries.
• Track material delivery status and identify procurement risks.
• Monitor budgets vs. actual costs and prepare reports.
• Coordinate site readiness with internal teams, field leadership, clients, and stakeholders.
• Support handoffs from sold work to delivered work.
• Provide regular project updates and elevate risks in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in scheduling, procurement, reporting, and controls.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Procurement

Budget tracking

Communication

Tools

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Project tracking systems

Job description

SOLAR PROJECT MANAGER

JOB POSTING

JOB SUMMARY

The Solar Project Manager is responsible for coordinating project execution across scheduling, procurement, site readiness, and project cost control for Paradigm Solar. This role owns the master install schedule and helps ensure sold work is transitioned into delivered work with clear execution plans, organized purchasing, accurate vendor coordination, and disciplined reporting. Reporting to the Interim Director - Solar, the Solar Project Manager works closely with the Commercial Manager and Technical Manager to support efficient project delivery, strong communication, and profitable execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and maintain the master install schedule for active solar projects.
• Coordinate install sequencing in alignment with labour availability, materials, technical requirements, and site readiness.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans from project handoff through completion.
• Issue purchase orders and coordinate procurement timing to support project delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm orders, shipping timelines, and material deliveries.
• Track material delivery status and identify procurement risks that may affect installation schedules.
• Monitor project budgets versus actual costs and prepare regular costing, schedule, and variance reports.
• Coordinate site readiness requirements with internal teams, field leadership, clients, and external stakeholders as needed.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager and Technical Manager to support smooth handoffs from sold work to delivered work.
• Provide regular project updates and elevate schedule, cost, procurement, and execution risks in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement in scheduling, procurement, reporting, and project controls.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in project management, project coordination, or operations management within construction, solar, electrical, or related industries.
• Strong scheduling, procurement, and project administration capability.
• Experience tracking budgets, preparing cost reports, and monitoring project performance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects at once.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across internal teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to identifying risks and solutions.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, reporting tools, and project tracking systems.
• Experience in solar, electrical, or construction environments is considered a strong asset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a combination of office, remote meeting, and active project site environments.

Regular coordination with vendors, project teams, and field operations is required.

Travel to project sites may be required, along with occasional extended hours to support project deadlines and delivery needs.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Benefits package following eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Team-building activities and company initiatives.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment.

ABOUT PARADIGM SOLAR

Paradigm Solar offers the latest technology for solar panels and battery storage. We take pride in the quality of our materials, design, and installation while working to make solar affordable and accessible across Western Canada. As part of The Paradigm Group of Companies, Paradigm Solar is committed to innovative, sustainable building solutions and delivering high-quality work through strong teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.