Solar Project Manager - Delivery & Leadership

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Solar Project Manager to join our growing Solar market team. This role focuses on managing scope, schedule, and budget while serving as the primary client contact for projects.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of engineering or related professional services experience, a technical/business background, and PMP or willingness to obtain. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver engineering and permitting projects and ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or project management related field.
• 2-6 years of experience in a project coordinator, project manager, or similar role.
• Professional licensure in a technical field, PMP, or related certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder relationships (internal and external).
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement project plans and schedules, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed.
• Oversee project work and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Track project health and take corrective action when necessary.
• Manage uncertainty and change, such as scope creep and change orders.
• Ensure timely invoicing and accounts receivable collection.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Project software

MS Office

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or project management related field

PMP certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Solar Project Manager to join our growing Solar market team. This role focuses on managing scope, schedule, and budget while serving as the primary client contact for projects.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of engineering or related professional services experience, a technical/business background, and PMP or willingness to obtain. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver engineering and permitting projects and ensure quality and