Commercial Project Manager in Raleigh

Energy Jobline ZR; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Job summary

8MSolar LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to oversee solar PV projects from sale through installation and activation. The role requires strong technical aptitude in commercial electrical systems and hands-on commissioning, with a focus on documentation, permitting, procurement, and closeout.

The candidate will manage schedules, coordinate staff, verify QA/QC, and liaise with clients to ensure milestones are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree required.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in the solar industry with a strong focus on field execution and system startup.
• Robust understanding of commercial electrical systems, including three-phase power dynamics, switchgear, transformers, and interconnection requirements.
• Familiarity with solar PV communication platforms and DAS hardware; knowledge of Modbus TCP/RTU and SunSpec Modbus specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from contract signing to final closeout.
• Verify end-to-end commissioning for commercial solar PV systems.
• Review electrical drawings and provide improvements.
• Manage client relations and project billing milestones.

Skills

Solar PV commissioning

Electrical systems

Field execution

DAS & communication platforms

Blueprint interpretation

Valid NC driver's license

Education

4-year technical degree

Tools

Modbus TCP/RTU

SunSpec Modbus

SMA Sunny Portal

SolarEdge portal

Job description

Commercial Project Manager

Company: 8MSolar LLC
Location: Raleigh, NC 27612 (Hybrid / Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $55,000 - $95,000 Annually Base + Commission
Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision package

Why Join 8MSolar?

8MSolar is the highest-rated solar energy design and installation firm in North Carolina and serving VA, NC and SC. We pride ourselves on delivering turnkey, high-quality commercial solar solutions. We offer a dynamic, collaborative, and relaxed workplace culture where employee growth is genuinely supported, safety is prioritized, and hard work is rewarded.

Job Overview

We are seeking a driven, highly organized, and technically skilled Commercial Project Manager to oversee projects from the final point of sale through to final installation and full system activation. This role requires a strong technical aptitude for commercial electrical systems and hands‑on solar PV system commissioning. The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to take a project from the sold to the completed stage. The PM will oversee and manage activities including documentation gathering, submittal approvals, permitting, inventory procurement, installation, commissioning and successful project close out.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Scheduling:

• Manage workflows on parallel commercial projects, keeping all timelines on track.
• Create, update, and transmit detailed project schedules using project management software and internal accounting sheets.
• Identify labor requirements and construction timelines for each project, work with the Director of Operations to ensure all project installation activities are properly staffed.
• Identify inventory needs, verify onsite materials, and ensure timely equipment ordering (forklifts, boom lifts, dumpsters, etc.).
• Oversee projects seamlessly from contract signing to final closeout.

Electrical Systems & Solar PV Commissioning:

• Verify end-to-end commissioning process for commercial solar PV systems, ensuring all equipment operates safely and in accordance with design specifications.
• Verify quality assurance (QA/QC), including pre-commissioning checks, string testing (Voc/Isc), insulation resistance testing, and phase rotation verification.
• Verify commercial solar inverter controls and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), ensuring seamless data flow to monitoring platforms.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and network system communications utilizing Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, and SunSpec Modbus map protocols to resolve device-level map discrepancies.
• Review commercial construction drawings, electrical blueprints, and technical specifications to advise on improvements.
• Address punch‑list items, attend final electrical inspections, and deliver final closeout documentation to clients.

Client & Financial Management:

• Act as the primary, trusted point of contact for the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the Schedule of Values, billing clients promptly as project milestones are achieved, and tracking payment statuses.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education: 4-year technical degree required.
• Experience: 3+ years of hands‑on experience in the solar industry with a strong focus on field execution and system startup.
• Electrical & Commissioning Expertise:
• Robust understanding of commercial electrical systems, including three-phase power dynamics, switchgear, transformers, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Proven capability insolar PV system commissioning, performance testing, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Technical, Networking & Comms Skills:
• Strong familiarity with common solar PV communication platforms and DAS hardware (e.g., AlsoEnergy/PowerTrack, manufacturer‑specific portals like SMA Sunny Portal or SolarEdge, etc.).
• Proven capability configuring and diagnosing industrial communication protocols, specifically Modbus TCP/RTU and SunSpec Modbus specifications.
• Experience interfacing with site communication hardware including cellular gateways, dataloggers, and environmental sensor arrays (met stations).
• Blueprint Literacy: Comfort reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, schematics, three-line diagrams, and network communication diagrams.
• Physical & Field Requirements:
• Valid NC Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate basic hand/power tools and basic mathematical proficiency.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable bending, climbing, squatting, and working onsite in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime as project schedules demand.

Company Description

8MSolar is the leader in solar PV installations in NC, VA and SC. We are always looking for talent to join us and help us drive the future of renewable energy growth.

Company Description8MSolar is the leader in solar PV installations in NC, VA and SC. We are always looking for talent to join us and help us drive the future of renewable energy growth.