Project Manager - Solar

Pieper Electric, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A general contracting firm in Wisconsin is seeking a Solar Project Manager to oversee the management of solar projects. The ideal candidate will focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and profitability while leading a team and managing multiple projects. This full-time position requires strong leadership skills, a customer service orientation, and extensive experience in the construction field, preferably with a focus on electrical work.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience, preferably in electrical construction.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs.
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing and collections.
• Forecast weekly tasks and analyze efficiency.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Lead department operations and personnel development.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Risk management

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Education

High school education

Two or four-year construction-related degree

Journeyman background

Job description

Pieper Electric is hiring a Solar Project Manager to manage safety, general contractor, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, profits, and sales growth of one or more customers or projects. The Project Manager will conduct business in accordance with the PPC and Pieper Electric, Inc. mission and vision statements, continually prospect for new customers and expand services into new regions within their area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing & collections
• Forecast what is to be done on a weekly basis, when, and by whom. Analyze and forecast factors that affect results to maximize efficiency.
• Develop appropriate programs, strategies, and ensure supervision.
• Share manpower, resources, and tools with all projects, departments, and branches as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers; ensure high quality service to guarantee repeat sales and favorable recommendations.
• Take prompt action to resolve any customer complaints.
• Provide overall leadership to the department while acting as a team player; lead by example; provide necessary and frequent communication to direct reports to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the department.
• Provide personnel development plans, monitoring, coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities to direct reports.
• Manage employee job performance, complete performance appraisals timely. Counsel, discipline, and terminate as necessary in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Two or Four-year construction-related degree or Journeyman background (4-5 year apprenticeship) also required (may be waived in the event of significant work background).
• 5-10 years prior experience, preferably in the electrical construction field.
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and budget processes.
• Individual must be able to work independently, meet deadlines and budgets, work on multiple jobs simultaneously, and fulfill all job requirements within a timely fashion.
• Ability to manage risk & profitability successfully.
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non‑negotiable.
• Highly customer‑service oriented; ability to create new and maintain current customers.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Construction

Piper Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority, Disabled, Veterans, and Females are encouraged to apply.