Solar Project Manager

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth with employer match

Health Insurance — Medical, Dental, &

FSA/HSA

Job summary

ACT Power Services in Morrisville, NC, seeks a Special Projects Manager to oversee complex PV maintenance projects, coordinating subcontractors and internal resources. The role blends field work with the main office, requiring travel across the United States to support projects and maintain schedules.

You will manage the project life cycle, provide planning, budgeting, and reporting, and collaborate with Field Service Managers and clients to deliver timely, within-budget solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in PV maintenance, project management, or electrical engineering preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related fields preferred.
• Electrical Engineering background or technical background preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee subcontractor performance and ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting drawing sets.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to Special Projects requests as assigned.
• Manage projects through the project life cycle from initiation to final completion.
• Provide planning, quotation, budget, schedule, contractor coordination, administration, oversight, and tracking for accepted Special Projects.
• Provide regular updates to Special Project stakeholders including weekly meetings with Field Service Managers and clients.
• Track and document progress in work orders for transparent and effective communication.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Manage multiple projects with a range of different clients and project sizes.

Skills

Energy Project Management

Process Improvement

Project Management Life Cycle

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or construction management

Electrical Engineering background

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Special Projects Manager supports ACT Power Services by providing Project Management for issues & opportunities that fall outside of the normal scope of Field Service Technicians. This manager utilizes a network of subcontractors and internal resources to help cultivate and execute comprehensive creative & prompt solutions to issues or tasks that arise, acting as the SME on uncommon and complex issues.
This role is hybrid, partly based in the field and the ACT Power Services main office location. Employees share work between customer sites where ACT Power Services provides Operations & Maintenance services. Travel to other sites across the United States may be required based on operational and business needs.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and respond to Special Projects requests as assigned
• Manage projects through the project life cycle from initiation to final completion.
• Provide planning, quotation, budget, schedule, contractor coordination, administration, oversight, and tracking for accepted Special Projects
• Provide regular updates to Special Project stakeholders including weekly meetings with Field Service Managers and clients
• Track and document progress in work orders for transparent and effective communication
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Manage multiple projects with a range of different clients and project sizes.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years' experience in PV maintenance, project management, or electrical engineering preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related fields preferred
• Electrical Engineering background or technical background preferred
• Demonstrated ability to oversee subcontractor performance and ensure projects are completed on schedule
• Proficient at reading and interpreting drawing sets

• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends
• Functional Skills:
  • Energy Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Process Development
  • Project Management Life Cycle
  • Commercial Solar Projects
  • Solar Engineering
  • Work Independently to achieve project goals
• People Skills:
  • Drives Engagement
  • Works Effectively with Teams
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Is a Role Model
  • Kind and honest

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is often performed outside in the field at job sites. Some sites have offices available. The ability to work in inclement weather conditions is required.

SCHEDULE

• Monday to Friday

BENEFITS

• 401(k)/Roth (with employer match)
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance (Group & Supplemental)
• Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Parental & Other Extended Leaves
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

Employment with ACT Power Services is at-will, where permitted by applicable law.

The statements above describe the general nature of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or related needs to perform the essential functions of the position.

ACT Power Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

ACT Power Services does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.