Lead Solar Project Manager - Commercial & Municipal

Henderson Group Recruiting; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Career Growth and Advancement Opportun

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our client in Milford, CT, leading commercial solar projects from kickoff through completion. You will oversee schedules, budgets, procurement, and coordination with utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years managing complex electrical or renewable energy projects and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders across Connecticut.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Experience managing projects exceeding 500 kW preferred.
• Experience with municipal contracts and public bid work preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong budgeting and cost control experience.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects (rooftop, ground mount, carport, and portfolio-based projects) across the state of Connecticut.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (critical path, long lead items, utility coordination timelines).
• Manage procurement of major equipment including modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, and balance of system materials.
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to ensure margin targets are maintained; review and manage subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Submit and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to ensure design intent is executed correctly.
• Oversee permitting and inspection processes.
• Manage project billing milestones and support O&M transition at project completion.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Construction

Solar/ Renewable Energy

Budgeting

Schedule Management

Stakeholder Communication

Reading Blueprints

NEC Knowledge

Vendor/Subcontract Management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our client in Milford, CT, leading commercial solar projects from kickoff through completion. You will oversee schedules, budgets, procurement, and coordination with utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years managing complex electrical or renewable energy projects and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders across Connecticut.