Senior Solar Project Manager - Commercial & Municipal

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Our client in Milford, CT is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract through completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, procurement, utilities coordination, and client communication in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders.

The role requires 4+ years in PM for commercial construction or solar, with NEC knowledge and strong budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar (NEC knowledge a must).
• Experience managing projects >500 kW preferred.
• Municipal contracts and public bid work experience 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 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, and BMS).
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to maintain margins.
• 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.
• 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

Electrical construction

Budgeting

Leadership

Reading schematics

Communication

OSHA 30

MS Office

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client in Milford, CT is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract through completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, procurement, utilities coordination, and client communication in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders.

The role requires 4+ years in PM for commercial construction or solar, with NEC knowledge and strong budgeting skills.