Solar Project Engineer

Milwaukee Succeeds; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plan with HRA contribution

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Training and development

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking an Independent Solar Project Manager to lead construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will manage scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and BIM tools, while ensuring profits and safety on commercial and industrial sites across the Midwest.

The role requires 1–5 years in the solar industry, a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, strong communication, and travel up to 3–4 days per week.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' experience in the Solar Industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or applicable equivalent training/experience preferred.
• Robust knowledge of installation of all electrical systems, specifically PV/DC systems
• Estimating takeoff capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, highly organized and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Independent and autonomous management of solar construction projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Manage project scheduling, financial reporting and budget management.
• Oversee contracts, BIM tools, and other project related processes.
• Manage all financial aspects of projects and track budget vs. actuals.
• Coordinate client and subcontractor communications and resolve issues.
• Lead meetings and prepare baseline schedules and updates.
• Monitor field productivity and take corrective actions to protect profit.
• Ensure project safety ownership with weekly audits and incident reporting.
• Identify project impacts and delays, and prepare claims documentation.
• Travel overnight 3-4 days per week throughout the Midwest.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professionaldesign,engineeringand construction services atits six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management.Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar,Walbec is yourbridge toexpertisein construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

Independent and autonomous management of solar construction projects of various sizes and complexities from pre-construction to project closeout using company processes and procedures resulting in meeting or exceeding planned profits

Understanding Project Management process and tools including: project scheduling, financial reporting and budget management, project communications plan, contracts, BIM tools, and other project related processes

Manage all financial aspect of projects

Listening to client and subcontractor concerns, identify issues and react accordingly

Provide conceptual information to groups to illustrate ideas and concepts

Facilitate and lead productive/effective meetings

Preparation of project baseline schedules and schedule updates through the life of the project; using actual versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts as appropriate

Project financial budget vs. actuals tracking, management, and mitigation

Field productivity tracking estimate vs. actual, and course correction to protect labor budget and project profit

Project safety ownership including weekly audits and incident investigation and reporting; positive contributor to company safety culture

Identification of project impacts and delays, timely notifications per the contract documents, and detailed documentation preparation to prepare and submit claims

Problem solving, understand the root cause of problems, develop solutions, and follow through implementation

Comprehend complex concepts of a project and manage for success

Overnight travel 3-4 days per week throughout the Midwest

Requirements:

1- 5 years' experience in the Solar Industry.

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or applicable equivalent training/experience preferred, Geotechnical experience is a plus.

Robust knowledge of installation of all electrical systems, specifically PV / DC systems

Estimating takeoff capabilities

Effective and professional communication, oral and written

Effective problem-solving with the ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations

Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented

Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

The Benefits:

Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards

Employer PaidMedicalPlan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)

Dental, Vision, andLifeInsurance

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paidshort and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Profit sharing

Robust Walbec training and professional development program

Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and practice toprovideequal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company tocomply withapplicable federal,stateand local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professionaldesign,engineeringand construction services atits six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management.Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar,Walbec is yourbridge toexpertisein construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

• Independent and autonomous management of solar construction projects of various sizes and complexities from pre-construction to project closeout using company processes and procedures resulting in meeting or exceeding planned profits

• Understanding Project Management process and tools including: project scheduling, financial reporting and budget management, project communications plan, contracts, BIM tools, and other project related processes

• Manage all financial aspect of projects

• Listening to client and subcontractor concerns, identify issues and react accordingly

• Provide conceptual information to groups to illustrate ideas and concepts

• Facilitate and lead productive/effective meetings

• Preparation of project baseline schedules and schedule updates through the life of the project; using actual versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts as appropriate

• Project financial budget vs. actuals tracking, management, and mitigation

• Field productivity tracking estimate vs. actual, and course correction to protect labor budget and project profit

• Project safety ownership including weekly audits and incident investigation and reporting; positive contributor to company safety culture

• Identification of project impacts and delays, timely notifications per the contract documents, and detailed documentation preparation to prepare and submit claims

• Problem solving, understand the root cause of problems, develop solutions, and follow through implementation

• Comprehend complex concepts of a project and manage for success

• Overnight travel 3-4 days per week throughout the Midwest

Requirements:

• 1- 5 years' experience in the Solar Industry.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or applicable equivalent training/experience preferred, Geotechnical experience is a plus.

• Robust knowledge of installation of all electrical systems, specifically PV / DC systems

• Estimating takeoff capabilities

• Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert

• Effective and professional communication, oral and written

• Effective problem-solving with the ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations

• Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented

• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

The Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards

• Employer PaidMedicalPlan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)

• Dental, Vision, andLifeInsurance

• Flex Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Company-paidshort and long-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Profit sharing

• Robust Walbec training and professional development program

• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and practice toprovideequal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company tocomply withapplicable federal,stateand local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees.