Solar Project Manager

Sargent Electric; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric is seeking a Solar Project Manager to oversee multi-million-dollar solar projects from their De Pere, WI office. The role requires strong estimating, project management, and leadership skills. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, along with at least 6 years in project leadership of electrical construction. This position allows for remote work but does involve regular travel to project sites. Join Sargent Electric for an opportunity to lead impactful solar projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of project leadership experience successfully completing multi-million-dollar electrical construction projects.
• Good working knowledge of computers and basic software applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform estimating and solicit pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage assigned projects including budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction.
• Review and approve all project purchases.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant experience

Job description

Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) is a nationally recognized electrical contractor with deep Pittsburgh roots. Founded in 1907, we have grown into one of the region’s largest electrical contracting firms and have been consistently named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

We are looking to hire a talented Solar Project Manager to support our De Pere, WI office. This position is responsible for estimating, supervising, and managing construction activities for multi‑million‑dollar solar projects. The role can be worked remotely, but travel to project sites on a regular basis is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform estimating and solicit pricing from subcontractors, material and equipment vendors.
• Assemble and submit proposals with requested documents.
• Review and understand the terms and conditions of project contracts.
• Provide key input into the development and execution of all subcontracts and vendor purchase orders.
• Compile project tool and equipment needs.
• Successfully manage assigned projects including budgets, schedules, resource and workforce allocation, communication and client satisfaction.
• Make timely decisions and provide direction to ensure project success.
• Properly utilize and manage company‑owned and rented equipment.
• Direct supervision of all project‑assigned supervisory and other management office staff.
• Provide appropriate guidance and input into the development and updating of all project schedules, job cost and other management reports.
• Review and approve all project purchases.
• Review and approve all key job‑site construction methods and practices.
• Prepare and submit necessary monthly job cost and other financial reports.
• Support all company training and employee development activities and provide feedback as necessary.
• Visit and walk project sites on a regular basis and provide feedback, input, and follow‑up as required.
• Ensure that all work meets the highest standards of workmanship and that all materials are in compliance with project specifications and drawings.
• Manage all job close‑out procedures to ensure project and company requirements are met.
• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by the management team.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
• Utilize innovative and effective leadership techniques to maximize employee and project performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or experience as a superintendent for an electrical contractor.
• Minimum of 6 years of project leadership experience successfully completing multi‑million‑dollar electrical construction projects.
• Good working knowledge of computers and basic software applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other prohibited criteria under any local, state, or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.