Solar Project Manager — Lead Multi-Site Commercial Projects

Food Management Search, Inc.; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Company vehicle

401(k) with match

Career growth

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a well-established Milford, CT, electrical contractor.

You will oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through final completion, coordinating schedules, budgets, utilities, and stakeholders across Connecticut. The role requires 4+ years in commercial or electrical construction or utility-scale solar, with NEC knowledge and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or solar.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Experience managing projects exceeding 500 kW preferred.
• Experience with municipal contracts and public bid work preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong budgeting and cost control experience.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and municipal solar projects (rooftop, ground mount, carport, and portfolio-based) across Connecticut.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (critical path, long lead items, utility coordination timelines).
• Manage procurement of major equipment including modules, inverters, switchgear, transformers, and balance of system materials.
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, witness testing, and approvals.
• Track project budgets and monitor costs to ensure margin targets are maintained.
• Review and manage subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Submit and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to ensure design intent is executed correctly.
• Oversee permitting and inspection processes.
• Manage project billing milestones and support O&M transition at project completion.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Tools

NEC knowledge

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a well-established Milford, CT, electrical contractor.

You will oversee large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects from contract execution through final completion, coordinating schedules, budgets, utilities, and stakeholders across Connecticut. The role requires 4+ years in commercial or electrical construction or utility-scale solar, with NEC knowledge and strong leadership and communication skills.