Hybrid Commercial Solar Project Manager — Lead Planning

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 kits

Modern, collaborative office spaces in

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and long-term disa

Job summary

Solar Landscape is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of our solar projects. This Illinois-based role includes planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, scheduling, reporting, and risk management, with relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

You will collaborate across teams and with external partners to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Join a high-performance team driving solar deployment nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 5+ years of field construction management experience.
• 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. 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.
• 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

Project management

MS Office

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Project

PV construction

Interconnections

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Project

Job description

Solar Landscape is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of our solar projects. This Illinois-based role includes planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, scheduling, reporting, and risk management, with relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

You will collaborate across teams and with external partners to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Join a high-performance team driving solar deployment nationwide.