Solar Project Manager – Commercial & Municipal (CT)

Top Dog Recruiting; 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

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is assisting a Milford, CT-based electrical contractor in finding an experienced Project Manager for large commercial and municipal solar projects across Connecticut. The role covers schedule, budget, procurement, utility coordination, and client communication in a fast-paced construction environment with utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors involved.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple sites, lead kickoff meetings, develop execution plans, and ensure

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 with projects exceeding 500 kW is 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 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 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

Budgeting & cost control

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is assisting a Milford, CT-based electrical contractor in finding an experienced Project Manager for large commercial and municipal solar projects across Connecticut. The role covers schedule, budget, procurement, utility coordination, and client communication in a fast-paced construction environment with utilities, municipalities, engineers, and subcontractors involved.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple sites, lead kickoff meetings, develop execution plans, and ensure