Senior Solar Project Manager – Commercial & Municipal

Keystone Distinction Group; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary ($110-$130k)

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Milford, CT is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its expanding commercial solar division. You will oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through completion, coordinating schedules, budgets, and stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial or electrical construction or utility-scale solar, with NEC knowledge and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Experience managing projects exceeding 500 kW preferred.
• Experience with municipal contracts and public bid work preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong budgeting and cost control experience.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects (rooftop, ground mount, carport, and portfolio-based) across CT.
• 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 including modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, and BOM materials.
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to ensure margin targets are maintained.
• Review and manage subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Submit and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to ensure design intent is executed correctly.
• Oversee permitting and inspection processes.
• Manage project billing milestones and support O&M transition at project completion.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

NEC knowledge

Electrical construction

Reading drawings

MS Office

Communication

OSHA 30

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group in Milford, CT is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its expanding commercial solar division. You will oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through completion, coordinating schedules, budgets, and stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial or electrical construction or utility-scale solar, with NEC knowledge and strong leadership.