Project Manager - Commercial Solar

Calqulate; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle & Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects in Connecticut. The role will oversee schedule, budget, procurement, utility coordination, inspections, and client communication across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in solar or electrical construction, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to coordinate with utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in commercial construction or utility-scale solar.
• Strong budgeting and scheduling skills with CPM/critical path.
• Ability to read drawings and coordinate with utilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects across CT.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (critical path, long lead items, utility timelines).
• Manage procurement of major equipment (modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, balance of system components).
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to maintain margins.
• 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.
• Oversee permitting and inspection processes.
• Manage project billing milestones and support O&M transition.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Solar energy

NEC knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

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:

• 5+ 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

Why join this company?

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary in the $110-130k 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