Senior Solar Project Manager - Commercial & Municipal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Career Growth and Advancement Opportun

Sun Recruiting HR

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large commercial and municipal solar projects in Connecticut.

The role covers contract execution through final completion, managing schedule, budget, procurement, utilities coordination, and client communication. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in commercial electrical or renewable energy project management, read drawings/schematics, and possess strong leadership and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PM experience in commercial construction or utility-scale solar.
• Strong NEC and electrical construction knowledge.
• Experience managing projects > 500 kW.
• 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 across Connecticut (rooftop, ground mount, carport, portfolio-based).
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (critical path, long lead items, utility timelines).
• Oversee procurement of major equipment (modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers).
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track 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 completion.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

NEC understanding

Reading drawings/schematics

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large commercial and municipal solar projects in Connecticut.

The role covers contract execution through final completion, managing schedule, budget, procurement, utilities coordination, and client communication. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in commercial electrical or renewable energy project management, read drawings/schematics, and possess strong leadership and budgeting skills.