Assistant Project Manager – Solar Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

CTEC Solar; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unmatched company culture

Competitive Pay: $70,000 – $85,000

Health & Wellness: Insurance benefits

Retirement: 401(k) matching

Growth: Opportunities for professional

Job summary

C-TEC Solar, LLC in Bloomfield, CT is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Solar Operations & Maintenance (O&M). This role coordinates daily service operations for commercial and industrial solar clients, bridging field technicians, asset managers, and clients to ensure peak performance and timely responses.

You will manage dispatch, onboarding, and estimates, with exposure to CMMS, solar monitoring platforms, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on commercial solar field experience.
• 1-3 years of demonstrated project management experience tracking deliverables and timelines.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with CMMS and solar monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispatch of field technicians for PM and CM tickets across the C&I portfolio; manage dispatch reporting and time-to-dispatch metrics.
• Act as primary point of contact for C&I client relations; provide updates on system status and service schedules.
• Lead onboarding of new C&I client portfolios into O&M systems and review contract terms.
• Draft accurate C&I SOWs and repair estimates; collaborate with clients and managers.
• Source replacement equipment when direct swap-out is not possible.
• Generate and distribute O&M performance reports; maintain computerized service logs and warranties.

Skills

Commercial Solar Field Experience

Project Management Experience

Computer Proficiency

Solar Monitoring

Attention to Detail

Exceptional Communication

Education

NABCEP certification preferred but not required

Tools

CMS/CMMS platforms

Google Workspace

Solar Monitoring Platforms

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Solar Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Location: Bloomfield, CT (On-site / Field)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000 / year (Commensurate with experience)

C-TEC Solar is a fast-growing, sustainable, renewable energy company seeking an Assistant Project Manager – Solar Operations & Maintenance (O&M) to join our team. We are leading the way in large scale solar and storage in our market. We have long-tenured team members, and our positive atmosphere and strong company culture have created an environment that our employees enjoy. Come join an exciting team doing amazing projects in an environment that will allow you to learn and be proud to be a part of. If you feel that you can be an asset to the growth of our organization, and are looking to plant your roots with a local top choice, we invite you to apply.

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Bloomfield, CT. In this role, you will be the operational backbone of our daily service operations for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar clients. You will bridge the gap between our field technicians, asset managers, and clients; ensuring systems run at peak performance and client requests are handled with best-in-class service.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving technical puzzles, and possess excellent communication skills, you may be a great fit for our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations & Scheduling: Assist with the dispatch of field technicians for preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) tickets across our C&I portfolio. Manage dispatch reporting requirements and track time-to-dispatch metrics. Field calls from on-site electricians and technicians, review past work order history, and make on the fly decisions to diagnose system issues.


• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for C&I client relations. Provide timely updates on system status, service schedules, and resolution timelines.


• Onboarding & Project Intake: Lead the onboarding of new C&I client portfolios into our O&M management systems, reviewing contract terms and ensuring all documentation is accurately uploaded.


• Estimation & Proposal Assistance: Conduct work reviews, gather field data, review scopes of work (SOWs), and collaborate with clients and managers to draft accurate C&I SOWs and repair estimates.


• Equipment Sourcing: Propose and source alternative replacement equipment, components, and parts when a direct swap-out is not possible.


• Reporting & Risk Mitigation: Generate and distribute O&M performance reports for clients. Maintain meticulous digital records of service logs, closeout documentation, and warranties. Assist with warranty tracking and Liquidated Damages (LD) mitigation.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience:

• Commercial Solar Field Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on experience preferred. Preferred experience would include string/conductor testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and communications diagnostics for various manufacturers and monitoring portals.


• Project Management Experience: 1-3 years of demonstrated experience tracking deliverables, managing timelines, quality control and field supervision.

Technical & Computer Skills:

• Computer Proficiency: High comfort level learning and navigating software platforms.


• CMMS Tools: Experience with CMS/CMMS platforms preferred


• Workspace Tools: High proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Drive).


• Solar Monitoring: Familiarity with solar monitoring platforms and Data Acquisition Systems (e.g., AlsoEnergy, SolarEdge, EnnexOS, PowerTrack, Locus, Enphase, PowerBI, etc).


• Attention to Detail: Must be comfortable diving into details in all aspects of solar maintenance, from quality control of field work to communication with clients.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional Communication: Stellar verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain technical solar issues to non-technical clients with ease.


• Customer Service Excellence: A \"client-first\" mentality with a proven track record of managing client relationships calmly and professionally.


• Adaptability: Ability to multitask and reprioritize when urgent system outages or emergency client requests arise. Learn and utilize new software tools as equipment, business or client needs change.

License/Certification:

• NABCEP certification preferred but not required

What We Offer

• Unmatched company culture: Positive team culture where you can enjoy coming to work, and grow with some of the best teammates in the industry.


• Competitive Pay: $70,000 – $85,000 base salary (placement within range depends on experience).


• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.


• Retirement: 401(k) matching program.


• Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding all-in-one solar development, EPC, and O&M provider.

C-TEC SOLAR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, persons with disabilities and military veterans.