Solar Construction Lead — On-Site EPC & Operations

Progressive; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale solar and solar+storage projects from EPC handoff to commercial operation in the Altoona, PA area. You will coordinate Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams, ensuring schedules, budgets, and safety standards are met.

The role requires 2-5 years in solar or industrial construction, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 2-5 years of project management experience in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, power generation, or industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar development and EPC project execution.
• Experience with contract administration, procurement, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of transmission and interconnection processes preferred.
• Understanding of construction safety standards and quality management practices.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Comfortable working in active outdoor construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale solar and solar + storage projects from EPC handoff through commercial operation.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, contractors, consultants, lenders, and project owners.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, staffing plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, forecast costs, track variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide project status updates and performance reporting to executive leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Budgeting

Construction safety

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale solar and solar+storage projects from EPC handoff to commercial operation in the Altoona, PA area. You will coordinate Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams, ensuring schedules, budgets, and safety standards are met.

The role requires 2-5 years in solar or industrial construction, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed.