Solar Senior Project Manager

Nenni and Associates; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

401k Contributions

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player in the solar sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead small-scale utility solar farms. This role involves overseeing construction, managing project teams, and ensuring project success through effective communication and organization. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project management, particularly in the energy sector, and a strong background in engineering. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in solar or energy sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for project success and managing internal project teams.
• Supervise procurement of equipment, materials, and sub-contracts.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Technical Specifications Reading

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Job Description

Company Overview

Our client is a full-service solar company specializing in distributed generation. As a developer and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor, they design and build solar farms as turn-key delivery. With over 200 completed installations, this firm has established itself as the top contractor in the Southeast, with their customers including some of the largest renewable energy owners in the US. This firm is looking to grow their team of highly skilled engineers and project managers to meet the increasing demand for solar power.

Description:

Our client is seeking a motivated engineer with 10+ years of experience for a full-time position as Senior Project Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Project Manager will supervise the construction of small-scale utility solar farms leading a team of site superintendents and sub-contractors. Working as an integral part of a knowledgeable and experienced team, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of solar project management and engineering.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or educational background in engineering
2. Interested in sustainability and solar energy
3. Experience in construction and project management, preferably in solar or energy sector
4. High level of attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
5. Ability to read construction drawings and technical specifications
6. Understanding of Main Project Agreements such as lease, EPC agreement, interconnection and power purchase agreement and translating those into the project plan

Responsibilities:

1. Overall responsibility for project success
2. Manage the internal project team, vendors and consultants.
3. Supervise procurement of equipment, materials and sub-contracts.
4. Coordinate design with engineering and procurement specialists.
5. Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; supervise and prepare sub-contracts and purchase agreements
6. Communicate effectively with both internal team members and external customers. Serve as primary point of contact with client project team.
7. Supervise the preparation of project documentation and required submittals to customers and authorities having jurisdiction
8. Create and track schedule and budget, prepare project plan
9. Communicate customer needs with the engineering team and participate in value engineering the project based on contract requirements

General Benefits

This company supports the professional growth of employees and provides opportunities to take on new responsibilities. Benefits include paid time-off, medical insurance and 401k contributions. We encourage professional development in the form of training and certifications.