Solar Project Manager

Walbec Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plan with HRA

Dental and Vision

FSA

EAP

Disability coverage

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Walbec Group seeks an experienced Solar Construction Project Manager to oversee complex solar projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will drive schedules, budgets, and client communications to ensure profitable delivery.

Required are 5+ years in solar, a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. Expect 3–4 days of overnight travel weekly across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the Solar Industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent training/experience preferred.
• Robust knowledge of installation of PV/DC electrical systems.
• Estimating takeoffs capabilities.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert.
• Effective and professional communication, oral and written.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Independent and autonomous management of solar construction projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Manage project scheduling, financial reporting and budget management, and communications.
• Manage all financial aspects of projects and monitor budget vs. actuals.
• Identify client and subcontractor concerns, issue resolution and proactive responses.
• Prepare project baseline schedules and updates, analyze delays.
• Oversee field productivity vs. plan and protect labor budget and profits.
• Lead safety ownership with weekly audits and incident reporting.
• Travel overnight 3-4 days per week across the Midwest.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professionaldesign,engineeringand construction services atits six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management.Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar,Walbec is yourbridge toexpertisein construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

• Independent and autonomous management of solar construction projects of various sizes and complexities from pre-construction to project closeout using company processes and procedures resulting in meeting or exceeding planned profits

• Understanding Project Management process and tools including: project scheduling, financial reporting and budget management, project communications plan, contracts, BIM tools, and other project related processes

• Manage all financial aspect of projects

• Listening to client and subcontractor concerns, identify issues and react accordingly

• Provide conceptual information to groups to illustrate ideas and concepts

• Facilitate and lead productive/effective meetings

• Preparation of project baseline schedules and schedule updates through the life of the project; using actual versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts as appropriate

• Project financial budget vs. actuals tracking, management, and mitigation

• Field productivity tracking estimate vs. actual, and course correction to protect labor budget and project profit

• Project safety ownership including weekly audits and incident investigation and reporting; positive contributor to company safety culture

• Identification of project impacts and delays, timely notifications per the contract documents, and detailed documentation preparation to prepare and submit claims

• Problem solving, understand the root cause of problems, develop solutions, and follow through implementation

• Comprehend complex concepts of a project and manage for success

• Overnight travel 3-4 days per week throughout the Midwest

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in the Solar Industry.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or applicable equivalent training/experience preferred, Geotechnical experience is a plus.

• Robust knowledge of installation of all electrical systems, specifically PV / DC systems

• Estimating takeoff capabilities

• Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert

• Effective and professional communication, oral and written

• Effective problem-solving with the ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations

• Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented

• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record

The Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards

• Employer PaidMedicalPlan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)

• Dental, Vision, andLifeInsurance

• Flex Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Company-paidshort and long-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Profit sharing

• Robust Walbec training and professional development program

• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirme... Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!