Solar Project Manager

Root Edge; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided for construction sites

Travel opportunities to project sites

Job summary

Root Edge is seeking a Solar PV Project Manager to manage the full lifecycle of solar construction projects. This role combines strategic planning, site evaluations, and stakeholder communication to deliver high-quality projects safely and on time.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in solar PV project management. Strong project management tools skills and knowledge of permitting and EPC processes are essential for success in this position. The work environment is fully on-site in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar PV project management or preconstruction.
• Strong understanding of permitting, interconnection, site development, and EPC processes.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts and manage multiple solar construction projects.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure project quality and adherence to timelines.
• Oversee documentation, report updates, and maintain project budgets.

Skills

Project management tools proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of permitting and EPC processes

Education

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

Tools

Procore

NetSuite

Salesforce

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Summary

The Solar PV Project Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle of commercial and utility scale solar construction projects — from early stage diligence, planning and preconstruction through execution, commissioning, and closeout. This role integrates strategic planning, diligence, permitting, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure high quality projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The Project Manager serves as the central point of accountability across engineering, development, construction, and finance teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Planning & Coordination — Lead preconstruction efforts from concept through mobilization; conduct constructability reviews, feasibility assessments, and site evaluations; coordinate surveys and geotechnical investigations; develop scopes, timelines, and deliverables with engineering, permitting, and development teams; manage RFI and Value Engineering logs, Risk logs, and meeting documentation
• Construction Oversight — Manage multiple solar construction projects at various stages; oversee EPC relationships, qualifications, and contractor selection; conduct site visits for QA/QC; ensure compliance with technical specifications and local standards; maintain safety and Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship compliance
• Documentation & Reporting — Maintain logs for drawings, submittals, RFIs, COs, PCOs, and deficiencies; manage meeting minutes and project updates; organize commercial project folders in SharePoint and Procore; prepare construction kick off documentation including staging, safety, and quality plans
• Stakeholder Communication — Run internal Integrated Project Team meetings and external contractor calls; serve as primary point of contact for internal teams, contractors, and external partners; provide regular updates to senior leadership; maintain accurate schedule milestones, contractor information, and budget data in ERP and CRM systems
• Budgeting & Estimating — Prepare detailed CAPEX budgets; manage RFPs for subcontractors and third party engineering scopes including bid leveling and scope gap analysis; develop initial construction schedules and cash flow projections
• Contract Management — Engage EPC partners and key subcontractors; develop detailed Scope of Work exhibits; prepare EPC contract exhibits and lead negotiation of technical and commercial terms; review, document, and process change orders
• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance — Oversee local, state, and federal permitting processes; manage third party civil engineers in development of permit matrices; ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Design & Engineering Support — Interface with internal and external engineers to review system designs; integrate constructability and value engineering into design; support utility upgrade coordination and witness test scheduling
• Scheduling & Execution — Maintain project schedules using Critical Path Method and look ahead planning; identify and mitigate schedule risks; plan and monitor major material deliveries
• Quality Assurance & Closeout — Develop and manage project quality control programs; oversee commissioning, punch list resolution, and warranty follow ups; prepare closeout documentation and coordinate hand off meetings with asset management
• Process Improvement — Analyze and update SOPs for preconstruction and construction workflows; promote continuous improvement across estimating, engineering, and transaction functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in solar PV project management or preconstruction
• Strong understanding of permitting, interconnection, site development, and EPC processes
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore, NetSuite, Salesforce, MS Project, Bluebeam)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• NABCEP PVIP certification preferred, required within 2 years of hire

Work Environment

• Fully in person, five days per week at our Rockville, MD headquarters
• Travel to local and out of state project sites required
• Must be able to walk and navigate uneven terrain; PPE required on active construction sites
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds