Solar Project Manager - Community Solar Projects (REMOTE)

Jobot Consulting; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (PPO/HMO)

Generous PTO & holidays

Mission-driven culture

Growth & collaboration

Remote flexibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Permanent Solar Project Manager to lead commercial solar projects from conception to completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholders across engineers, contractors, and customers to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or Construction Management, 3+ years of solar PM experience on 1–10 MW sites, strong communication, and travel flexibility. This role offers remote-friendly work with site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in solar project management on 1–10 MW sites.
• Strong knowledge of solar technology, construction, and PM principles.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to work independently.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of solar projects, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operation.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans and ensure adherence.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, vendors, and customers to meet requirements.
• Conduct site visits to assess feasibility and identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Monitor progress and report status to senior management.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, and specs.
• Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts timely.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project team members.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related

Job description

IPP/Developer with steady growth!

We are a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, and manages DG solar and energy storage projects that make clean energy accessible and affordable for businesses, communities, and organizations.

Our mission is simple — accelerate the transition to a clean, distributed energy future that benefits everyone. We take pride in balancing purpose and profit by putting people and the planet first.

With us, you’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team working to deliver impactful solar solutions across the U.S.

We operate in a hybrid and remote-friendly environment, with this role primarily remote for candidates based in the Mountain or Pacific time zones along with minimal travel (once/month to job sites(.

We value curiosity, innovation, and accountability — and we’re looking for a Project Manager consultant who shares our passion for clean energy and wants to make a measurable difference in the renewable energy space.

Salary: $90,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, and manages DG solar and energy storage projects that make clean energy accessible and affordable for businesses, communities, and organizations.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from PPO or HMO medical plans with 75% of premiums covered by the company.
• Generous PTO: Recharge with paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Work with a purpose alongside a team that believes in building a cleaner, more sustainable future.
• Growth & Collaboration: Join a supportive environment that encourages professional development, teamwork, and innovation.
• Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of working mostly remote while staying connected with a high-performing, purpose-driven team.

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Solar Project Manager to join our team in the Energy industry. In this role, you will be responsible for managing commercial projects from conception to completion. You will be working with a team of professionals to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of solar projects, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operation.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans and ensure that they are adhered to.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, vendors, and customers, to ensure that project requirements are met.
• Conduct site visits to assess project feasibility and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Ensure that all project activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Monitor project progress and report on project status to senior management.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, and technical specifications.
• Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in solar project management on 1- 10mw sites
• Strong knowledge of solar technology, construction, and project management principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.