Solar Portfolio Lead: Projects, BESS & Client Success

QE Solar; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

Perks at Work

Family Building assistance

Learning & Development

Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

QE Solar is seeking a Portfolio Lead in Springfield, NJ to ensure excellent client service and smooth project operations. You will coordinate scheduling, resources, and day-to-day management across multiple solar projects, acting as the primary client contact.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in service/operational/project management, with solar/renewables experience and BESS exposure. Strong Excel/SmartSheet skills and the ability to read electrical diagrams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Environmental Sciences or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of service industry, operations, and project management experience.
• 3+ years of managing direct reports; solar/renewables operations experience a plus; Battery storage (BESS) experience a plus.
• PMI certification a plus; Expertise in Excel, Google, MS Office, SmartSheet; Ability to read electrical/mechanical diagrams and engineering/design data; Proficient understanding of electrical measurement tools and data acquisition systems; Ability to read PV models (PVSYST) and engineering data.

Responsibilities

• Schedule required calls and meetings; manage project activities and compliance; track progress against milestones and budgets; primary client point of contact.
• Ensure outputs align with QE Solar standards and client requirements; oversee operational oversight, logistics, site audits, communication.
• Oversee portfolios and battery storage systems (BESS); preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs; remote troubleshooting via smart software; occasional site visits.
• Maintain project continuity amid resource shifts; develop presentations/reports using PowerPoint, Word, Excel; coordinate with assets managers, advisors, and clients.
• Drive projects forward with accountability; provide daily oversight to field staff; participate in hiring, performance management, and training.
• Update and maintain technology systems, records, operating processes, and guidelines; perform other duties as directed by upper management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Logistics coordination

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

MS Office

SmartSheet

Electrical diagrams

PV/SYST models

MODBUS/TCP/IP

SCADA

Job description

QE Solar is seeking a Portfolio Lead in Springfield, NJ to ensure excellent client service and smooth project operations. You will coordinate scheduling, resources, and day-to-day management across multiple solar projects, acting as the primary client contact.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in service/operational/project management, with solar/renewables experience and BESS exposure. Strong Excel/SmartSheet skills and the ability to read electrical diagrams are required.