Senior PM, Community Solar — Lead Solar Projects

MARS Energy Group; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Flex Friday (WFH Fridays)

Job summary

MARS Energy Solutions in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of commercial and industrial solar projects from post-contract through completion, while mentoring other PMs to drive consistency and performance.

The role requires overseeing scope, schedule, and budgets, coordinating subcontractors and internal teams, and maintaining rigorous project tracking to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction on-site up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial solar project management experience.
• 4+ years of construction management experience.
• 2+ years of electrical experience.
• Experience mentoring other Project Managers preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking systems.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR required (company vehicle use).
• Ability to travel to local job sites up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from post-contract through utility PTO.
• Oversee scope, schedule, and budgets across multiple active projects.
• Maintain accurate project tracking in ERP and internal systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to meet project timelines.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project schedules, contracts, and milestones to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Oversee and support Project Managers across active projects.
• Promote consistency in project execution, communication, and reporting.
• Identify risks, delays, and gaps and support resolution.
• Assist in prioritization and workload balancing across projects and PMs.
• Serve as a point of escalation for project challenges impacting timeline, budget, or customer satisfaction.
• Travel to local job sites as needed to support project execution (up to 20%).

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office

Project tracking systems

Tools

Electrical license

Job description

MARS Energy Solutions in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of commercial and industrial solar projects from post-contract through completion, while mentoring other PMs to drive consistency and performance.

The role requires overseeing scope, schedule, and budgets, coordinating subcontractors and internal teams, and maintaining rigorous project tracking to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction on-site up to 20% travel.