Solar Project Manager: Lead Multidisciplinary Solar Projects

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Town of Middleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for its Solar market team. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while serving as the primary client contact to foster relationships and generate repeat work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering or related professional services consulting and will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality project execution.

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

Project management

Client relationship

Team leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PM software and tools

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for its Solar market team. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while serving as the primary client contact to foster relationships and generate repeat work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering or related professional services consulting and will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality project execution.