Commercial Solar Project Lead - Hybrid/Remote Options

Solar Landscape; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training / Professional development

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Team lunches, events, and stocked Ktch

Job summary

Solar Landscape, the premier commercial rooftop solar developer, seeks a Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of solar projects in Illinois, including planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, scheduling, reporting, and risk management.

This role, based in the Greater Chicago area with relocation assistance for qualified candidates, emphasizes collaboration across teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Project

Job description

Solar Landscape, the premier commercial rooftop solar developer, seeks a Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of solar projects in Illinois, including planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, scheduling, reporting, and risk management.

This role, based in the Greater Chicago area with relocation assistance for qualified candidates, emphasizes collaboration across teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.