Solar Project Manager

LVI Associates; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + Sign-on + Benefits

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Project Manager in renewable energy to lead projects from kickoff through commissioning in an in-office setting. You will be the primary customer-facing leader, coordinating across engineering, procurement, safety, accounting, field operations, and subcontractors to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a strong background in electrical construction project management, 2–5 years' experience, and familiarity with solar PV, energy storage,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of electrical construction project management experience.
• 1–2+ years of renewable energy experience.
• Knowledge of commercial solar PV, energy storage, microgrids, and utility interactions.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and subcontractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewable energy construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing project leader throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, accounting, safety, field supervision, and O&M teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Manage subcontractors, field crews, equipment procurement, and site logistics.
• Ensure compliance with permitting requirements, inspections, and incentive programs.
• Track project financial performance and maximize project profitability.
• Identify scope changes and manage change orders.
• Lead project testing, commissioning coordination, and closeout documentation.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and support continuous process improvement.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

OneDrive

Microsoft Project

AI tools

Job description

Join a growing renewable energy EPC focused on commercial and industrial solar, energy storage, and microgrid projects. This position will lead projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover, serving as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating across engineering, procurement, safety, accounting, field operations, and subcontractors.

What You'll Do

Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Location: In-Office

Compensation: Base + Sign-on + Benefits

• Manage renewable energy construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing project leader throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, accounting, safety, field supervision, and O&M teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Manage subcontractors, field crews, equipment procurement, and site logistics.
• Ensure compliance with permitting requirements, inspections, and incentive programs.
• Track project financial performance and maximize project profitability.
• Identify scope changes and manage change orders.
• Lead project testing, commissioning coordination, and closeout documentation.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and support continuous process improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of electrical construction project management experience.
• 1-2+ years of renewable energy experience.
• Knowledge of commercial solar PV, energy storage, microgrids, and utility interactions.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and subcontractor management skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and customer relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Project, and AI tools.
• NABCEP PVIP certification is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Why This Role

• Direct ownership of high-impact renewable energy projects.
• Exposure to solar, energy storage, and microgrid technologies.
• Significant customer-facing responsibility and project leadership opportunities.
• Cross-functional visibility across engineering, construction, procurement, and operations.
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding renewable energy platform.