Project Manager

Actalent; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Nashville, TN seeks a Project Manager for Solar Tracking Systems to lead multi-site PV projects from PO through commissioning. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer experience while coordinating with product development, sales, and field teams.

The role requires 3–7 years in renewable energy project management, strong PM skills, and expertise in tracking systems. It is a contract-to-hire onsite position with competitive hourly pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience as a Project Manager in construction or renewable energy.
• Strong project management skills including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in construction environments and familiarity with change orders.
• Technical understanding of solar tracking systems and PV plant performance.
• Excellent customer service skills handling customer support and O&M issues.
• Experience in supply chain procurement and logistics, including tool ordering and site delivery.
• Strong data analysis to interpret part numbers, site numbers, and project data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Run multiple projects from PO to commissioning, owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Review contracts to understand requirements, obligations and cost implications.
• Perform cost scoping and data analysis for site numbers and parts.
• Manage project P&L including revenue forecasting, invoicing, cashflow, and costs.
• Develop technical understanding of solar tracking systems to support execution.
• Provide customer field support for installation and quality control, documenting issues via NCR and CDR processes.
• Coordinate resolution of quality issues with internal teams and customers.
• Support product development, sales, and marketing with project insights and feedback.
• Coordinate ordering of tools and equipment and arrange training for project teams.
• Maintain high level of customer care by clear communication and effective resolutions.
• Oversee safety and daily workflow of Technical Advisers and Commissioning Teams at sites.
• Collaborate with construction teams on change orders and budget control.
• Monitor progress via data monitoring services to optimize PV plant performance.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Customer service

Supply chain procurement

O&M coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Solar Tracking Systems

Job Description

This role leads groups of solar tracking system projects from purchase order through commissioning and closeout, ensuring technical excellence, financial performance, and outstanding customer experience. You will manage project scope and costs, analyze data related to parts and sites, support field installation and quality control, and collaborate with product development, sales, and marketing to deliver high-performing photovoltaic (PV) plants.

Responsibilities

• Run multiple projects concurrently from purchase order to commissioning, taking full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Review and interpret contracts to understand project requirements, obligations, and cost implications.
• Perform cost scoping and data analysis, including determining which part numbers are assigned to specific site numbers and ensuring accurate project documentation.
• Manage project profit and loss (P&L), including revenue forecasting, invoicing, cashflow, and cost management to achieve financial targets.
• Develop and maintain a strong technical understanding of solar tracking systems and associated tools to support effective project execution.
• Provide customer field support for installation and quality control, ensuring issues are documented and resolved through Non-Conformance Report and Construction Deviation Report processes.
• Drive resolution of quality issues by coordinating with internal teams and customers and maintaining clear records of non-conformances and deviations.
• Support product development, sales, and marketing activities as requested, offering project-based insights and technical feedback.
• Coordinate the ordering of tools and equipment for projects and ensure their availability at sites, including arranging necessary training for project teams.
• Ensure a high level of customer care by communicating clearly, managing expectations, and providing effective resolutions to customer issues.
• Oversee the safety and daily project workflow of Technical Advisers and Commissioning Teams assigned to project sites.
• Collaborate with construction teams to manage change orders and project adjustments while maintaining control over scope and budget.
• Monitor project progress using data monitoring and analysis services to optimize PV plant performance and support sustainability goals.

Essential Skills

• 3–7 years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably in construction or renewable energy projects.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in construction environments and familiarity with construction workflows and change order processes.
• Technical understanding or experience with solar projects, particularly solar tracking systems and PV plant performance.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a proven ability to handle customer support and operations and maintenance (O&M) issues.
• Experience in supply chain procurement and logistics, including ordering tools and coordinating delivery to project sites.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including the ability to interpret part numbers, site numbers, and project-related data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with customers, internal teams, and external partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
• Formal project management qualifications or certifications are a plus.
• Experience supporting product development, sales, and marketing teams with technical and project insights.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively as part of diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Interest in sustainability and climate change mitigation, aligned with a mission-driven focus on smart solar and software solutions.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment in Nashville, TN. You will work closely with global teams focused on transforming PV plant performance through smart technology, data monitoring, and analysis services. The culture emphasizes sustainability across People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity, and values creativity, collaboration, and passionate problem-solving. Catered lunches are provided twice a week, offering a supportive and engaging workplace that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $55.29/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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