Commercial Solar Project Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Landscape seeks an experienced Project Manager for rooftop PV developments in the United States. You will plan, budget, and oversee projects, coordinating design, permitting, safety, quality, and schedules while managing labor and subcontractors.

Strong leadership and 5+ years in field construction management are required, with proficiency in MS Office, Dynamics 365, and MS Project. Travel to various sites will be necessary, and you will report to Senior Management.

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.

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, and track missing items.
• Plan, execute, and take responsibility for self-performed work and managing labor crews and subcontractors.
• Train Foremen on pre-planning, surveying, plan reading, productivity, and safety to ensure expeditious construction.
• Act as primary point of contact for Customers and Key Stakeholders and lead regular meetings.
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on safety, quality, schedule, and cost forecasting.
• Complete all job closeout procedures including inspections, interconnection, testing, and reviews.
• Manage, train, and supervise project team and mentor younger employees.
• Support sales activities with estimates, contract review, and client communication.
• Build trust and rapport with Solar Landscape departments.

Skills

Project leadership

Construction management

MS Project

Dynamics 365

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Dynamics 365

Job description

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.