Solar Project Manager: Deliver On-Time, On-Budget Projects

NY State Solar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(K) with up to 6% match

Paid Training

Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereav抟

Company paid disability insurance

Job summary

NY State Solar in New York seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee solar energy projects from planning to completion.

You will coordinate engineers, installers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and high quality standards, while maintaining clear communication and swiftly resolving issues across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, budget and schedule development, and experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce, Trello or Asana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years managing solar energy or similar technical construction projects.
• Knowledge of solar energy systems, strong project management, and communication skills.
• PMP or similar certifications are a plus.
• Experience with project management and CRM software (e.g., Trello, Salesforce, Asana).
• Strong ability to lead and coordinate with diverse teams.
• Ability to resolve challenges and keep projects on track.

Responsibilities

• Oversee solar projects from planning to completion, ensuring everything is on time and within budget.
• Develop project budgets and schedules, ensuring adherence to both.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, keeping them informed and addressing any concerns.
• Quickly resolve any issues or delays during the project lifecycle.
• Work with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor key metrics such as:
• Ensure projects are finished as scheduled.
• Deliver projects on or under budget.
• Achieve high customer satisfaction and positive feedback.
• Minimize scope changes during the project.
• Address problems promptly and efficiently.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

CRM software proficiency

PMP certification (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

PM/Project Management degree (preferred)

Tools

Trello

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

NY State Solar in New York seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee solar energy projects from planning to completion.

You will coordinate engineers, installers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and high quality standards, while maintaining clear communication and swiftly resolving issues across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, budget and schedule development, and experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce, Trello or Asana.