Senior Project Manager - Solar

Vertex Integration Partners; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Per diem

Job summary

A leading utility-scale solar firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee all phases of solar projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. The role requires over 10 years of construction project management experience, particularly in utility-scale solar initiatives, including managing electrical scopes and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Significant travel is required nationwide to various job sites. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills and proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management, especially in utility-scale solar or large projects.
• Strong background in electrical contracting, particularly with medium voltage and substations.
• Proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of utility-scale solar electrical projects across various job sites.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Enforce safety standards and manage risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management tools proficiency

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of utility-scale solar projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. This role provides leadership to field teams, manages schedules and budgets, coordinates with clients and subcontractors, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This is a traveling role, primarily supporting projects in the Sacramento area, with potential assignments at any active utility-scale solar job site nationwide - offering both fuel card and per diem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of utility-scale solar electrical projects, including substations, collection systems, and balance-of-plant electrical scope.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors to maintain alignment on scope, schedule, and quality.
• Review contracts, change orders, and pay applications.
• Drive safety compliance and enforce company safety standards across all job sites.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support preconstruction efforts, constructability reviews, and project turnover.
• Provide regular project reporting to executive leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience, with at least 5 years in utility-scale solar or large electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong background with electrical contracting scopes (medium voltage, substations, underground, and solar collection systems preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar projects in fast-paced, field-driven environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively as projects require.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar).