Project Manager – Commercial Solar

Software Placement Group, SPG; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects in Connecticut. You will oversee schedules, budgets, procurement, and client communications across multiple sites.

The role requires strong NEC knowledge, site leadership, and the ability to coordinate with utilities and subcontractors. Competitive salary and benefits offered in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• 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.
• Must be comfortable managing multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects across Connecticut.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with critical path and utility coordination timelines.
• Oversee procurement of major equipment and coordinate with utilities for interconnection.
• Track budgets and monitor costs to maintain margins.
• Review subcontracts and vendor agreements; manage RFIs, submittals, changes, and contracts.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to ensure design intent is met.
• Oversee permitting and inspection processes; manage project billing milestones.

Skills

Project management

NEC knowledge

Reading drawings/electrical schematics

Budgeting & cost control

PM software proficiency

Leadership & communication

Multiple-site management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Location: Milford, CT | Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 60% office-based / 40% on job sites across CT | Compensation: $110,000-$130,000 base salary, negotiable based on experience

Overview

A well-established mid-sized commercial electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and municipal clients is growing its commercial solar division and seeking an experienced Project Manager. This role will oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through completion, working across schedule, budget, subcontractors, procurement, utility coordination, inspections, and client communication.

What you’ll do

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects (rooftop, ground mount, carport, and portfolio-based) across Connecticut
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear execution plans
• Develop and maintain project schedules including critical path, long lead items, and 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 maintain margin targets
• 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

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices
• 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
• Must be comfortable managing multiple job sites

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing projects exceeding 500 kW
• Experience with municipal contracts and public bid work
• OSHA 30 certification

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary between $110,000 and $130,000, negotiable based on experience
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (through union)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Vehicle and Gas Card
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects for a growing division of an established electrical contractor, with competitive pay and strong benefits including a company vehicle and 401(k) match.