Senior Solar Project Leader – Commercial & Municipal

6 Degrees Search; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its growing commercial solar division in Milford, CT. You will oversee large-scale municipal and commercial solar projects from contract execution to completion, coordinating with utilities, engineers, and subcontractors.

The role requires 4+ years in commercial electrical/construction project management, strong NEC knowledge, and proven budgeting and leadership skills. Hybrid office/site work across CT is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar.
• Strong NEC understanding and electrical construction practices.
• Experience managing projects exceeding 500 kW preferred.
• Experience with municipal contracts and public bid work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects (rooftop, ground mount, carport, portfolio) across Connecticut.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (critical path, long lead items, utility coordination timelines).
• Manage procurement of major equipment (modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, balance of system).
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to maintain margin targets; review subcontracts and vendor agreements.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budgeting

Communication

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its growing commercial solar division in Milford, CT. You will oversee large-scale municipal and commercial solar projects from contract execution to completion, coordinating with utilities, engineers, and subcontractors.

The role requires 4+ years in commercial electrical/construction project management, strong NEC knowledge, and proven budgeting and leadership skills. Hybrid office/site work across CT is expected.