Solar Project Manager - Commercial & Municipal

Confident Search Consultants; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Career Growth and Advancement Opportun

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution to completion in Milford, CT. The role includes schedule, budget, procurement, utility coordination, and client communication, with 60% office-based and 40% on job sites across CT.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in PM for commercial/ electrical/ solar projects, strong NEC knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or utility-scale solar.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Experience managing projects exceeding 500 kW preferred.
• Experience with municipal contracts and public bid work preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong budgeting and cost control experience.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects (rooftop, ground mount, carport, and portfolio-based) across Connecticut.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (critical path, long lead items, utility coordination timelines).
• Manage procurement of major equipment including modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, and balance of system materials.
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to ensure margin targets are maintained.
• Review and manage subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Submit and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to ensure design intent is executed correctly.
• Oversee permitting and inspection processes.
• Manage project billing milestones and support O&M transition at project completion.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Drawings interpretation

OSH A 30 certification

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Confident Search Consultants seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution to completion in Milford, CT. The role includes schedule, budget, procurement, utility coordination, and client communication, with 60% office-based and 40% on job sites across CT.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in PM for commercial/ electrical/ solar projects, strong NEC knowledge, and proven leadership.