Solar Project Manager II – Community Projects Lead

MARS Energy Group; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Cell phone reimbursement

PTO 2 weeks

Sick time

6 paid holidays

Job summary

MARS Energy Solutions in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Project Manager II to lead the execution of community solar projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets while coordinating across engineering, procurement, and field operations.

The PM II acts as primary client contact, ensuring compliant delivery with strong operational oversight; travel up to 25% across Illinois and Midwest, with company-paid lodging and per diem where applicable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing renewable energy or construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Ownership of scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating field teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of solar projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to scope.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and field crews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, utilities, and public agencies.
• Facilitate weekly project meetings, including status updates and 3-week lookaheads.
• Build and manage detailed project schedules and budgets (Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Procore).
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, safety compliance, and milestone completion.
• Oversee project documentation, permitting, and compliance requirements.
• Prequalify subcontractors and support bid list development.
• Manage project-related accounts payable and receivable accuracy.
• Support estimating during preconstruction and bidding phases.
• Lead project commissioning, closeout, and client handoff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Permitting

MS Office

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Procore

Field coordination

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

MARS Energy Solutions in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Project Manager II to lead the execution of community solar projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets while coordinating across engineering, procurement, and field operations.

The PM II acts as primary client contact, ensuring compliant delivery with strong operational oversight; travel up to 25% across Illinois and Midwest, with company-paid lodging and per diem where applicable.