Project Manager

Motive Workforce; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex renewable energy installations, including commercial solar, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure, from initiation to completion. You will coordinate with sales, development, engineering, supply chain, construction, accounting, and safety to deliver on-time, on-budget results while maintaining high quality.

Weekly (often daily) client communications and regular reports are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PMP is a preferred credential.
• Experience with renewable energy projects and construction or real estate development.
• Experience with canopies, rooftop solar, BESS, EV charging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate renewable energy installation projects, including commercial solar, BESS, and EV charging, from initiation through completion.
• Communicate weekly (often daily) with clients regarding project performance and deliver reports.
• Deliver projects ahead of schedule, under budget, and to high quality by collaborating with sales, development, engineering, supply chain, construction, accounting and safety.
• Monitor expenditures against budget and contract and work with teams to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Project

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager will lead complex, client-focused renewable energy projects and serves as the central point of accountability for delivering exceptional results for clients and company.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex renewable energy installation projects including commercial solar, battery storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicle charging infrastructure from initiation through completion.
• Communicate on a weekly, and often daily, basis with assigned clients regarding project performance; prepare and deliver regular project-specific and program-level reports.
• Deliver exceptional results to clients and the company by delivering projects ahead of schedule, under budget, and built to the highest standard of quality by collaborating with colleagues across sales, development, engineering, supply chain, construction, accounting, and safety.
• Monitor project expenditures against budget and contract and work with internal teams to identify trends and drive improvements.

Skills / Other

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to a high standard of quality.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration.
• Understanding of the renewable energy industry, technology, and trends.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees or additional certifications such as a PMP are preferred.

Technical Requirements

• Strong skillset in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Excel, and Project.

Experience

• 3+ years of project management or coordination experience within a construction or real estate development role.
• Prior experience in Commercial Rooftop Solar, Canopy/Carport Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, or EV Charging Infrastructure is preferred. Consideration will also be given to experience in similar industries such as telecommunications, transportation, or other specialized development and construction.