Solar Construction Project Manager — Client-Facing Leader

Fourgen Holdings, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HRA

401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of def

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Continental Energy Solutions (CES) is seeking a Construction Project Manager to plan, manage, forecast and close out renewable projects. You will coordinate with purchasing, accounting, engineering, field supervision and safety, acting as the main point of contact until hand-off to O&M.

You will lead client relationships, manage permits, subcontract civil/mechanical/electrical scopes, ensure incentives compliance, and optimize schedules and budgets on active projects with diverse crews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• NABCEP PVIP Certification desired.
• 2-5 years of complex electrical construction project management experience with proven success in resource management.
• 1-2 years in the renewable energy field; passion for renewable energy solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Project and AI tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial solar photovoltaic, energy storage, and microgrid applications and how they interact with electrical utilities.
• Creativity and ability to develop innovative solutions and streamline workflows.
• Ability to communicate unfamiliar concepts to customers and team members effectively.
• Proven ability to help guide lesser experienced colleagues.
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain, ladders, and remain active on-site for extended periods in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Create and nurture client relationships in collaboration with leadership and other departments.
• Consult with preconstruction team to understand permit requirements and ensure all inspections are completed with AHJ’s.
• Utilize the purchasing department to subcontract civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes and procure major equipment.
• Ensure project eligibility for all state and federal incentives starting at the point of subcontracting/procurement and monitoring compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules that balance real-time progress, environmental factors, manpower availability, and customer expectations.
• Lead site mobilization and resource logistics while optimizing labor, rental, and subcontractor cost tradeoffs.
• Manage large crews of electricians and subcontractorsto ensure consistent progress on active projects.
• Analyze job progress and financials in a critical fashion to accurately project financials at completion and maximize profitability.
• Identify changes in scopes of work and price change orders accordingly.
• Leverage internal resources to create a testing plan according to the specification and review results.
• Package close out documentation according to the contract’s and O&M team’s requirements.
• Consistently maintain a lessons learned log for active projects and conduct post-mortems with all parties involved to continuously improve.

Skills

Electrical project management

Renewable energy domain knowledge

Communication with customers

Mentoring/leading teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

NABCEP PVIP Certification

Tools

Excel

Outlook

OneDrive

Microsoft Project

AI tools

Job description

Continental Energy Solutions (CES) is seeking a Construction Project Manager to plan, manage, forecast and close out renewable projects. You will coordinate with purchasing, accounting, engineering, field supervision and safety, acting as the main point of contact until hand-off to O&M.

You will lead client relationships, manage permits, subcontract civil/mechanical/electrical scopes, ensure incentives compliance, and optimize schedules and budgets on active projects with diverse crews.