Project Manager II — Solar Projects (Remote)

Solara Home Energy; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plan options

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Cell phone reimbursement

2 weeks PTO

Sick time

6 paid holidays

Job summary

MARS Energy Solutions is seeking a Project Manager II to lead solar projects from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget. This role coordinates engineering, procurement, and field operations, acting as the main client and stakeholder liaison to ensure compliant, efficient delivery.

The PM II position offers remote work flexibility for qualified candidates located within California or elsewhere in the United States, with a competitive salary range and Rocklin, CA

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing renewable energy or construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Demonstrated ownership of scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating field teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of solar projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to scope.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and field crews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, utilities, and public agencies.
• Facilitate weekly project meetings, including status updates and 3-week lookaheads.
• Build and manage detailed project schedules and budgets using Smartsheet, MS Project, and Procore.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, safety compliance, and milestone completion.
• Oversee project documentation, permitting, and compliance requirements.
• Prequalify subcontractors and support bid list development.
• Manage project-related accounts payable and receivable accuracy.
• Support estimating during preconstruction and bidding phases.
• Lead project commissioning, closeout, and client handoff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Field coordination

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

MARS Energy Solutions is seeking a Project Manager II to lead solar projects from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget. This role coordinates engineering, procurement, and field operations, acting as the main client and stakeholder liaison to ensure compliant, efficient delivery.

The PM II position offers remote work flexibility for qualified candidates located within California or elsewhere in the United States, with a competitive salary range and Rocklin, CA