Solar Project Manager — Commercial & Municipal

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary $115-130k (neg

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

401(k) with Company Match

Career Growth and Advancement

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is partnering with a Milford, CT-based electrical contractor to recruit a seasoned Project Manager for its growing commercial solar division. The role oversees large-scale solar projects from contract through completion, coordinating schedule, budget, procurement, utilities, and client communication.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in commercial construction or renewable energy projects, strong NEC knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects across CT.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and critical paths.
• Manage procurement of major equipment (modules, inverters, switchgear).
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track budgets and monitor costs to maintain margins.
• Review subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Submit and track RFIs, submittals, COs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to ensure design intent.
• Oversee permitting and inspection processes.
• Manage project billing milestones and O&M transition.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the lifecycle.

Skills

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership & communication

Drawings interpretation

Project management software

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is partnering with a Milford, CT-based electrical contractor to recruit a seasoned Project Manager for its growing commercial solar division. The role oversees large-scale solar projects from contract through completion, coordinating schedule, budget, procurement, utilities, and client communication.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in commercial construction or renewable energy projects, strong NEC knowledge, and proven leadership.