Solar Project Manager II: Lead Full-Cycle Projects

MARS Energy Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

401(k) with up to 3.5% company match

Company-paid life insurance

Cell phone reimbursement

Accrue 2 weeks of PTO

Sick time

6 paid holidays

Job summary

MARS Energy Solutions is seeking a Project Manager II to lead the execution of solar projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met. This on-site role is based in Wheeling, IL with travel up to 25% and coordination across engineering, procurement, and field operations.

The PM II will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, driving compliant delivery and strong operational oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing renewable energy or construction projects.
• Ownership of scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating field teams and subcontractors.
• Public Works project experience, including agency compliance and reporting.
• Experience with government-funded or incentive-based projects.

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

Solar PV

Budgeting

Permitting

Interconnections

Project management

Microsoft Office

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

MARS Energy Solutions is seeking a Project Manager II to lead the execution of solar projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met. This on-site role is based in Wheeling, IL with travel up to 25% and coordination across engineering, procurement, and field operations.

The PM II will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, driving compliant delivery and strong operational oversight throughout the project lifecycle.