Project Manager – Commercial Solar

TalentSphere; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Health savings plan

Retirement plan with company con­ trib

Job summary

TalentSphere in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Commercial Solar Project Manager to own projects from handoff through completion. This hands-on role combines leadership, construction coordination, financial oversight, and customer communication.

You will lead multiple commercial solar projects, visit sites as needed, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate teams and subcontractors, and ensure quality and timely closeout while transitioning completed work to service.

Qualifications

• At least five years of project management experience in commercial solar or related construction.
• Ability to manage complex construction projects from planning through completion.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and closeout knowledge.
• Experience working with commercial customers and field teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to work from the South Minneapolis office and visit project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial solar projects from internal handoff through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, documentation, and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Visit project sites to conduct inspections, monitor progress, verify quality, and resolve field-related issues.
• Proactively address project risks, delays, cost concerns, and construction challenges.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, change orders, billing milestones, and closeout requirements.
• Support the transition of completed projects into ongoing service and maintenance.
• Provide clear project updates to leadership and help improve internal processes.

Skills

Project management

Construction coordination

Budget management

Customer communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Engineering education

Job description

Commercial Solar Project Manager

Location: South Minneapolis, Minnesota

Work Arrangement: Primarily office-based, with project site visits as needed

Compensation: $120,000–$140,000, based on experience

Build Projects. Strengthen Operations. Help Shape What Comes Next.

Are you an experienced Project Manager who wants more than simply maintaining schedules and tracking tasks?

Our client is an established and growing renewable energy contractor specializing in commercial solar projects throughout Minnesota. They are seeking an accomplished Commercial Solar Project Manager to take ownership of projects from internal handoff through successful completion.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on role combining project leadership, construction coordination, financial oversight, customer communication, and field involvement. You will work closely with company leadership, lead multiple commercial projects, and help strengthen project delivery as the organization continues to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead commercial solar projects from internal handoff through construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, documentation, and financial performance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate internal teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Visit project sites to conduct inspections, monitor progress, verify quality, and resolve field‑related issues
• Proactively address project risks, delays, cost concerns, and construction challenges
• Oversee contracts, procurement, change orders, billing milestones, and closeout requirements
• Support the transition of completed projects into ongoing service and maintenance
• Provide clear project updates to leadership and help improve internal processes

What You Bring

• At least five years of project management experience in commercial solar, renewable energy, electrical construction, roofing, or commercial construction
• A proven ability to manage complex construction projects from planning through completion
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and project closeout
• Experience working directly with commercial customers and field teams
• Excellent communication, organization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Availability to work from the South Minneapolis office Monday through Friday and visit project sites as required

Preferred Experience

• Direct commercial solar project management experience
• Solar operations and maintenance experience
• An engineering education or professional engineering background

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Take full ownership of meaningful commercial renewable energy projects
• Work closely with company leadership and have your ideas heard
• Join a fun, collaborative team that works hard, supports one another, and enjoys what they do
• Combine strategic project management with hands‑on field involvement
• Help shape processes and make a visible impact on the business

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $120,000–$140,000, depending on experience
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Health savings plan
• Retirement savings program with company contribution