Solar Project Manager - Commercial/Municipal CT

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Milford, CT, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through final completion.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, procurement, utility coordination, inspections, and client communication in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of PM experience in commercial or utility-scale solar, understands NEC, can read drawings, and

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 timelines).
• Manage procurement of major equipment (modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, BOS materials).
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to maintain margins.
• 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.
• 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

Solar experience

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Reading drawings

NEC knowledge

Team coordination

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Milford, CT, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through final completion.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, procurement, utility coordination, inspections, and client communication in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of PM experience in commercial or utility-scale solar, understands NEC, can read drawings, and