Senior Solar PM | Onsite IL | 25% Travel

Solara Home Energy; Illinois; On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MARS Energy Solutions in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Project Manager II to lead solar projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating across engineering, procurement, and field operations.

The PM II serves as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and on time. Up to 25% travel may be required across Illinois and the Midwest.

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 (Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, 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

Job description

MARS Energy Solutions in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Project Manager II to lead solar projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating across engineering, procurement, and field operations.

The PM II serves as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and on time. Up to 25% travel may be required across Illinois and the Midwest.