Project Manager - Commercial Solar

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Milford (CT); Hybride; USD 115 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Résumé du poste

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial solar projects in Connecticut from contract execution through final completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, procurement, utility coordination, and client communication, working 60% in the office and 40% on CT job sites.

The role requires NEC expertise and the ability to read drawings, with collaboration across utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors.

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.

Responsabilités

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects across Connecticut (rooftop, ground mount, carport, portfolio).
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with critical path and long-lead items.
• Manage procurement of major equipment (modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, BOS).
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track budgets and monitor costs to maintain margins.
• Review and manage subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Submit and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts.

Connaissances

Project management

Electrical construction

Renewable energy

Budgeting

Communication skills

Leadership

NEC knowledge

Outils

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Description du poste

Our client is a well-established mid-sized commercial electrical contractor based in Milford, CT, serving commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. Their expanding commercial solar division is seeking seeking an experienced Project Manager.

The Project Manager will oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through final completion. This role is responsible for managing schedule, budget, subcontractors, procurement, utility coordination, inspections, and client communication. The ideal candidate has experience managing complex electrical or renewable energy projects and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders including utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Monday through Friday
• 60% office-based, 40% on job sites across CT
• Must be comfortable managing multiple job sites

Duties and 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

Requirements:

• 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

Benefits:

Why join this company?

• Competitive base salary in the $115-130k range, negotiable based on your 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