Senior Solar Project Leader & Estimator

MNL; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MNL is seeking a Sr. Project Manager & Estimator (PME) to lead our solar vegetation management efforts. You will work with solar customers to develop and execute practical vegetation strategies across sites while balancing priorities, site conditions, operations, and profitability.

You will bring solar industry expertise together with MNL's VM capabilities to deliver solutions that work. You will also lead the Solar PME, mentoring others and contributing to the growth of our solar services.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and estimating experience in solar or related industries.
• Experience working within the solar industry strongly preferred.
• Ability to own complex projects, customer relationships, budgets and schedules.
• Experience developing estimates, scopes, proposals, budgets, and project plans.
• Experience managing subcontractors and external partners.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with solar customers and understand site priorities.
• Own projects from estimating through closeout with financial accountability.
• Coordinate solutions when site conditions or schedules change.
• Identify opportunities to expand customer relationships.
• Develop scopes, estimates, budgets, proposals, and project plans.
• Evaluate vegetation conditions to balance needs and costs.
• Lead and develop the Solar PME and improve solar services.
• Coordinate subcontractors and external partners with field operations.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Solar industry experience

Customer relationships

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Travel 30%

Negotiation

Problem solving

Job description

MNL is seeking a Sr. Project Manager & Estimator (PME) to lead our solar vegetation management efforts. You will work with solar customers to develop and execute practical vegetation strategies across sites while balancing priorities, site conditions, operations, and profitability.

You will bring solar industry expertise together with MNL's VM capabilities to deliver solutions that work. You will also lead the Solar PME, mentoring others and contributing to the growth of our solar services.