Lead Commercial Solar Project Manager

15 lightyears; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly vehicle stipend

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

15 Lightyears, based in Lake Mary, Florida, is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to oversee expanding solar construction projects from start to finish. The role emphasizes collaboration, fast-paced delivery, and alignment with core values.

You will manage budgets, procurement, subcontractors, and on-site oversight, ensuring safety and quality while communicating with leadership and clients. Requirements include 3+ years in commercial construction and experience reading blueprints, with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven success managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and build accurate material/labor estimates.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and AutoCAD.
• Solar or electrical construction experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, drive, and manage commercial construction projects from kickoff to final closeout.
• Build out material requirements, generate accurate purchase orders, and coordinate delivery schedules to ensure job sites have necessary resources without project delays.
• Conduct cost analysis and manage project budgets to drive profitability.
• Oversee subcontractor bid requests, contracting, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor on-site progress for both self-performed and subcontracted work to ensure compliance with building codes, QA/QC policies, and safety standards.
• Ensure all installations align with project drawings and high performance standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between company leadership, customers, field teams, and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Blueprint reading

Estimating

Team communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Google Workspace

Job description

15 Lightyears, based in Lake Mary, Florida, is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to oversee expanding solar construction projects from start to finish. The role emphasizes collaboration, fast-paced delivery, and alignment with core values.

You will manage budgets, procurement, subcontractors, and on-site oversight, ensuring safety and quality while communicating with leadership and clients. Requirements include 3+ years in commercial construction and experience reading blueprints, with