Solar Project Manager

Good Energy Enterprise; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Energy Enterprise is seeking a Solar & BESS Project Manager to oversee commercial and utility-scale solar PV/BESS projects from preconstruction to commissioning. You will collaborate with engineering, development, construction, and executive leadership to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of PM experience, a related engineering degree, and proficiency with Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and ERP/CRM systems. PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of project management experience supporting commercial and/or utility-scale solar PV projects highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience managing projects from early development or preconstruction through construction and commercial operation.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery, permitting, interconnection, site development, and construction management.
• Experience developing project schedules, managing budgets, reviewing contracts, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with industry software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, ERP/CRM systems, or similar project management platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• NABCEP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial and utility-scale solar projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Lead constructability reviews, site evaluations, feasibility assessments, and preconstruction planning activities.
• Oversee EPC contractors, subcontractors, and field construction activities while ensuring quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Conduct site visits during preconstruction and active construction phases to monitor project progress and QA/QC.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and CAPEX estimates.
• Manage permitting activities, regulatory compliance, utility coordination, and project documentation.
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawing revisions, and project deliverables.
• Lead project meetings with internal teams, contractors, developers, and external stakeholders.
• Support commissioning activities, punch-list completion, warranty coordination, and final project closeout.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budget & schedule management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/ Renewable Energy

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Solar & BESS - Project Manager – Commercial & Utility Scale

Location: Greater Washington D.C. Area

Salary : $135,000 + Bonus

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solar & BESS Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of commercial and utility-scale solar PV/BESS projects from preconstruction through commissioning and project closeout. This individual will collaborate closely with engineering, development, construction, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. With a multi-gigawatt development pipeline and hundreds of megawatts currently under ownership and operation, they offer employees the opportunity to work on projects throughout the full project lifecycle—not just design or construction. Backed by one of the world's largest global infrastructure investment firms, the company is continuing to invest heavily in long-term growth across solar, energy storage, and other emerging technologies, providing employees with exposure to innovative projects while offering the stability and resources of a financially strong organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a financially stable renewable energy owner/operator where they can work on impactful projects, continue developing technically and professionally, and build a long-term career within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial and utility-scale solar projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Lead constructability reviews, site evaluations, feasibility assessments, and preconstruction planning activities.
• Oversee EPC contractors, subcontractors, and field construction activities while ensuring quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Conduct site visits during preconstruction and active construction phases to monitor project progress and QA/QC.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and CAPEX estimates.
• Manage permitting activities, regulatory compliance, utility coordination, and project documentation.
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawing revisions, and project deliverables.
• Lead project meetings with internal teams, contractors, developers, and external stakeholders.
• Support commissioning activities, punch-list completion, warranty coordination, and final project closeout.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of project management experience supporting commercial and/or utility-scale solar PV projects highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience managing projects from early development or preconstruction through construction and commercial operation.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery, permitting, interconnection, site development, and construction management.
• Experience developing project schedules, managing budgets, reviewing contracts, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with industry software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, ERP/CRM systems, or similar project management platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• NABCEP certification is preferred.

Additional Information

• Ability to travel periodically to project sites (local and overnight as needed).
• Opportunity to join a growing renewable energy organization with a strong pipeline of commercial and utility-scale solar projects