Strategic Solar Project Manager - Owner's Rep

root/edge; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

root/edge is seeking an experienced Solar PV Project Manager to own the full construction lifecycle of commercial distributed generation solar projects as an owner’s rep. You will oversee schedule, budget, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across your portfolio while coordinating with EPCs and consultants.

The role emphasizes non-field leadership, strong coordination, and adherence to permitting and project controls throughout preconstruction and construction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar construction project management
• Experience as an owner's rep overseeing third party contractors and consulting firms
• Strong command of schedule and budget management, permitting, and EPC contract administration
• PMP and/or NABCEP PVIP certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from acquisition through preconstruction, construction, and closeout
• Conduct site visits during preconstruction to assess buildability and risks
• Manage RFP processes, bid benchmarking, and contractor selection with third party firms
• Build and maintain project schedules and budgets, track costs and timelines
• Serve as owner's rep on site, overseeing quality and QC without direct crew management
• Manage EPC and subcontract agreements with team leads and inside counsel
• Own permitting and regulatory compliance including permit matrices and noise/dust controls
• Manage change orders, deficiency logs, meeting minutes, and all project docs
• Coordinate logistics of material deliveries, mobilization plans, and sequencing
• Lead Integrated Project Team meetings and developer coordination
• Address land-related requirements like property line compliance and grazing agreements
• Support process improvement across preconstruction and construction workflows

Skills

Solar project management

Schedule management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Owner's rep experience

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

ERP/CRM platforms

PMP

NABCEP PVIP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

ERP/CRM

Job description

root/edge is seeking an experienced Solar PV Project Manager to own the full construction lifecycle of commercial distributed generation solar projects as an owner’s rep. You will oversee schedule, budget, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across your portfolio while coordinating with EPCs and consultants.

The role emphasizes non-field leadership, strong coordination, and adherence to permitting and project controls throughout preconstruction and construction.