Solar Project Manager – Commercial & Municipal

Red Seal Recruiting; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Career Growth and Advancement

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a Milford, CT-based electrical contractor with a growing commercial solar division.

You will oversee large-scale solar projects from contract execution to completion, managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communications. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in commercial construction or utility-scale solar, a strong NEC background, and proven budgeting and leadership skills.

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 projects) across CT.
• 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

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Read construction drawings

NEC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a Milford, CT-based electrical contractor with a growing commercial solar division.

You will oversee large-scale solar projects from contract execution to completion, managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communications. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in commercial construction or utility-scale solar, a strong NEC background, and proven budgeting and leadership skills.