Senior Solar Project Leader - Remote & Mentorship

MARS Energy Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MARS Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of commercial and industrial solar projects from post-contract through completion, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

In addition to managing projects, this role will oversee and support other Project Managers, helping drive consistency, accountability, and overall project performance across multiple sites. Travel to local job sites is required up to 20% to support project execution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years commercial solar project management experience.
• 4+ years construction management experience.
• 2+ years electrical experience.
• Experience mentoring other Project Managers preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking systems.
• Electrical License strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Ability to travel to local job sites up to 20%.
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance paid for by company.
• Paid time off + 6 Paid Holidays.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Flex Friday—option to work from home on Fridays.

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 key milestones to ensure alignment with project 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

Project management

Construction management

Electrical experience

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

MARS Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of commercial and industrial solar projects from post-contract through completion, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

In addition to managing projects, this role will oversee and support other Project Managers, helping drive consistency, accountability, and overall project performance across multiple sites. Travel to local job sites is required up to 20% to support project execution.