Solar Project Manager

ACT Power Services; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short-term and Long-term disability

Critical illness

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Legal and Identity Theft

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ACT Power Services, Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee PV-related projects in a hybrid setup. The role manages special projects from initiation through completion, coordinating budgets, schedules, and subcontractors while keeping stakeholders informed with regular updates.

Ideal candidates have PV maintenance or electrical engineering background with 5+ years’ experience. The company provides a robust benefits package and opportunities for advancement within a growing renewable

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in PV maintenance, project management, or electrical engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related fields preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee subcontractor performance and ensure projects are completed on schedule.

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

Process Development

Project Management Life Cycle

Commercial Solar Projects

Solar Engineering

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/construction management

Electrical Engineering background

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: Hybrid

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

The Projects Manager supports ACT 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.

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.

Requirements:

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

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

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Critical illness
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training and Development
• Legal and Identity Theft
• Pet Insurance

Act Power Services does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.