Project Management Specialist (Manufacturing)

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Specialist II, Project Management to provide comprehensive support to the Project Manager for a new 2GW solar module auxiliary materials manufacturing facility in Mesquite, Texas.

The role involves coordinating across engineering, procurement, equipment suppliers, contractors, and site teams to ensure on-time execution and readiness. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in project coordination or management within industrial environments, strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical/project experience.
• 3–5 years of project coordination/PM experience.
• Experience with manufacturing plant construction or equipment installation preferred.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Experience with international suppliers; Mandarin proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager across planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of the 2GW facility.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, suppliers, contractors, construction, manufacturing, EHS, quality, logistics, and corporate teams.
• Develop and monitor schedules, milestones, deliverables, and key activities; identify risks and communicate them to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and status updates, document minutes, and track action items.
• Maintain project documentation per established document-control processes.
• Track procurement, shipment, delivery, installation, and readiness of equipment; coordinate with suppliers and site personnel.
• Monitor progress and provide regular status updates on issues, risks, decisions, and follow-up actions.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration focused on safety, quality, schedule, and readiness in a fast-paced plant construction environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Schedule management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM/Business Administration/Supply Chain

Job description

Title: Specialist II, Project Management

Specialist II, Project Management will provide comprehensive support to the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, execution, and successful closeout of a new 2GW solar module auxiliary materials manufacturing facility in Mesquite, Texas. The project encompasses the development and commissioning of manufacturing operations for EVA film, J-Boxes, and solar ribbon, requiring effective coordination across project activities, stakeholders, schedules, and deliverables.

Responsibilities include

• Support the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of the 2GW solar module auxiliary materials manufacturing facility, including EVA film, J-Box, and solar ribbon production areas.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, equipment suppliers, contractors, construction, manufacturing, EHS, quality, logistics, and corporate teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and key activities; proactively identify schedule risks, delays, and dependencies and communicate them to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and status updates, document meeting minutes, and track action items through completion to ensure accountability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, reports, equipment documentation, drawings, correspondence, meeting records, and other project-related materials in accordance with established document-control processes.
• Track the procurement, shipment, delivery, installation, and readiness of manufacturing equipment, materials, and critical project components, coordinating with suppliers, logistics teams, contractors, and site personnel.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates, highlighting open issues, risks, decisions, and required follow-up actions to support timely and effective project execution.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders while supporting a fast-paced manufacturing plant construction and equipment installation environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and operational readiness.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical or project experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, construction coordination, manufacturing engineering, equipment installation, or a related field, preferably within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing plant construction, factory expansions, equipment installation, commissioning, or other industrial projects is strongly preferred; solar/PV manufacturing experience is a significant advantage.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track schedules and action items, identify project risks, and proactively elevate issues to the Project Manager.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with engineers, contractors, equipment suppliers, management, executives, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with international equipment suppliers, particularly Chinese manufacturers, and coordinating between U.S.-based contractors, engineering teams, and overseas suppliers is highly desirable. Strong English communication skills are required; Mandarin Chinese proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in both office and active construction/manufacturing environments. Must be comfortable walking the project site and understanding the progression from building readiness and utilities through equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10-15 lbs), such as files or office supplies
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, clients, and vendors