Utility Scale Project Manager

Sol Systems; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Partial gym reimbursement

Education benefits

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Federal holidays

Job summary

Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Utility Scale Project Manager to deliver utility-scale solar projects from pre-NTP through commercial operation and completion. Based in Washington, DC with monthly site travel, you will manage EPC contractors, Owner’s engineers, and key stakeholders to meet safety, schedule, and cost targets.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover, and reporting, aiming for high-quality delivery and strong financial performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in energy or renewable energy project management.
• Experience with Owner/Rep or General Contractor environments.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Valid Driver’s License and OSHA 10 certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from NTP to Final Completion with safety, schedule, and budget focus.
• Manage EPC contractors, Owner’s Engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and track schedules; mitigate risks affecting milestones.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with permits, environmental commitments, and safety standards.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover.
• Provide executive reporting on project health, risks, and financials.
• Lead project meetings, site visits, and quality control inspections.

Skills

Project management

EPC coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Construction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Utility Scale Project Manager. We are seeking an individual who can successfully deliver utility scale projects through construction. The Project Manager will work with a wide range of external counterparties and internal clients and will be responsible for the delivery of projects from the pre-NTP stage through Commercial Operation and final completion.

Sol Systems is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) committed to building, owning, and managing clean energy infrastructure that benefits local communities. With GWs of projects across 30 states, Sol integrates energy storage and grid resiliency solutions to deliver reliable, sustainable power to Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, and schools. Through strategic partnerships and community reinvestment, Sol ensures clean energy development drives long-term economic and environmental benefits. Founded in 2008 and led by its founder, Sol Systems is dedicated to shaping an energy future we can all believe in.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Final Completion, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, Owner’s Engineers, and key stakeholders to drive accountability and resolve project issues.
• Develop, monitor, and recover project schedules, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could impact critical milestones.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost controls to ensure financial performance aligns with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, permits, environmental commitments, and applicable regulatory and safety standards.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor construction quality through inspections, testing, and issue resolution while ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Provide regular executive reporting on project health, including progress, risks, financial status, safety performance, and recommended mitigation strategies.
• Lead project meetings with EPC partners, perform site visits, and actively manage installation for quality and safety as Owner, to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Develop and evolve internal processes to deliver projects more effectively.
• Lead internal project discussions and manage internal teams at the project level.
• Understand how site control, interconnection, permitting, PPA, and incentive issues impact construction risk and execution.
• Understand the PV equipment market for leading module, racking, and inverter equipment types; be able to forecast risks associated with different equipment types and their impact on construction schedules and budgets.
• Versed in EPC Contract commercial terms to represent Owner, mitigate risk, and support the Finance team for contract negotiations.

A successful candidate will possess the following competencies, skills, and attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ work experience in energy or renewable energy
• Experience either working as an Owner/Owner’s Rep or working with a General Contractor.
• Highly organized and deadline oriented with attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Valid Driver’s License
• OSHA 10+ or receive OSHA 10 certification within 6 months of employment
• Energetic, willing to learn, grow, and work with the team
• Highly proficient in project management tools and software
• Understanding of solar PV equipment, installation, and industry best practices

Location & Hours:

This is a full-time hybrid role, based in our Washington, DC office. The candidate can expect to travel on a monthly basis to the project site.

Commitment & Compensation:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

Deadline:

We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.