Project Manager - Solar Construction - Virgina

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) seeks an experienced Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar Construction to oversee sites from permitting through commissioning and handover to Operations & Maintenance (O&M). The position is based at our Arlington, VA headquarters and is fully onsite.

The role requires 4+ years of project management in utility-scale solar construction, with strong budgets, schedules, procurement, and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in utility-scale solar construction.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, procurement, and cost controls.
• Familiar with solar construction processes and technical drawings.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar construction activities, budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Oversee procurement, cost estimating, material planning, and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor progress, costs, risks, and schedule performance.
• Resolve construction issues, drawing conflicts, and technical coordination.
• Maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
• Coordinate with inspectors, local authorities, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead commissioning, project closeout, documentation, warranties, training, and handover to O&M.
• Supervise direct reports and conduct performance reviews as required.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar Construction to oversee solar projects from permitting through construction, commissioning, and final handover to Operations & Maintenance (O&M). Based at our Arlington, VA headquarters, this role manages project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, contractors, and construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This is a fully onsite position. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage solar construction activities, contracts, budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Oversee procurement, cost estimating, material planning, and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and schedule performance.
• Resolve construction issues, drawing conflicts, and technical coordination challenges.
• Maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
• Coordinate with inspectors, local authorities, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead commissioning, project closeout, documentation, warranties, training, and handover to O&M.
• Supervise direct reports and conduct performance reviews as required.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in utility-scale solar construction.
• Strong understanding of solar construction processes, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, procurement, and cost controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling software, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.

Work Location & Travel

• Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)
• Work Arrangement: No remote or hybrid option.
• Travel: Up to 25% throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.