Commercial Solar Projects Manager (On-Site)

Brooklyn-Solarworks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险—in

401(k) Retirement Plan with company匹配

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

Paid Time Off + 11 holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefit

Job summary

Brooklyn SolarWorks in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Commercial Project Manager to own commercial solar projects from handoff to closeout. You'll coordinate clients, subs, engineers, and internal teams, ensuring safety, schedule, and scope adherence. This role bridges office and rooftop operations with field oversight.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in construction, strong drawing-reading skills, and comfort with PM processes, with a drive to grow in both PM and field work within the solar industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction trades, construction management, or project management.
• Ability to read architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong familiarity with standard construction practices, materials, and methods.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills — clients, vendors, subs, and crews.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Valid NYS driver's license (held 3+ years, clean record in last 36 months) — up to 50% commuting.
• OSHA certification or SST (62‑hr) — or willingness to obtain.
• Familiarity with NYC and State building, construction, and zoning codes.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Brooklyn SolarWorks currently does not offer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Attend sales meetings and commercial surveys to provide early-stage project guidance.
• Vet and confirm project details including contract terms, financing, and scope.
• Coordinate with engineering partners, procurement, and design teams on final system designs.
• Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact from kickoff through closeout.
• Lead weekly commercial operations meetings to review pipeline and forecast installation schedules.
• Coordinate with permitting teams to hit timelines; manage design changes and change orders.
• Confirm and manage subcontractor agreements; maintain up-to-date project records in CRM.
• Schedule and attend pre-construction site visits and site prep.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact during installation, with thorough knowledge of plans, materials, and methods.
• Manage BSW crews and/or subcontractors to BSW standards; ensure full Safety compliance.
• Coordinate any additional scope: electrical upgrades, special equipment, site prep.
• Obtain inspection sign-offs, register system monitoring, and complete warranty/insurance filings.
• Coordinate subcontractor payment release and confirm close-out obligations.
• Provide tier-one monitoring support and answer client billing and tax credit questions.
• Resolve or escalation customer issues post-installation.
• Stay current on industry trends; recommend process and policy improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to increase project efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Field experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

CRM software

Project management software

Job description

Brooklyn SolarWorks in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Commercial Project Manager to own commercial solar projects from handoff to closeout. You'll coordinate clients, subs, engineers, and internal teams, ensuring safety, schedule, and scope adherence. This role bridges office and rooftop operations with field oversight.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in construction, strong drawing-reading skills, and comfort with PM processes, with a drive to grow in both PM and field work within the solar industry.