Senior Solar Project Manager – Commercial & Municipal

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Company vehicle and gas card

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is representing a well-established electrical contractor in Milford, CT, seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects across Connecticut.

The role involves managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, utility coordination, and client communication in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders. The position requires 4+ years of PM experience in electrical/construction or utility-scale solar, NEC

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Experience with 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

• Oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through final completion.
• Manage schedule, budget, procurement, utility coordination, inspections, and client communication.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (critical path, long lead items, utility coordination timelines).
• 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

PM experience

NEC knowledge

Budgeting

Read schematics

Microsoft Office

PM software

Strong communication

OSHA 30

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is representing a well-established electrical contractor in Milford, CT, seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects across Connecticut.

The role involves managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, utility coordination, and client communication in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders. The position requires 4+ years of PM experience in electrical/construction or utility-scale solar, NEC