Utility Scale Project Manager

Sol Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Sol Systems, based in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time Utility Scale Project Manager to deliver utility-scale solar projects from pre-NTP through Commercial Operation. The role requires coordination with EPCs, Owners Engineers, and various stakeholders to meet safety, schedule, and cost objectives.

Located in Washington, DC with a hybrid work model, monthly travel to project sites is expected. The base salary ranges from $120,000 to $160,000, plus benefits including health insurance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years in energy or renewable energy project management.
• Experience with Owner/Rep or General Contractor environments.
• Strong organizational and deadline-driven work style.
• Valid driver's license and OSHA 10 certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from NTP to Final Completion, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage EPC contractors, Owners Engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, identify risks, and mitigate delays.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with permits, environmental commitments, and safety standards.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Provide executive reporting on project health, risks, and financial status.

Skills

Energy project management

Owner's Rep experience

Highly organized

OSHA 10 certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

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Utility Scale Project Manager

Washington, DC

Sol Systems isseeking a full-timeUtility 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 internalclients andwill 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: The base salary for this role is between $120,000 and $160,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. 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.

To Apply: [Removed during refinement to comply with policy].

Deadline: [Removed during refinement to comply with policy].

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.

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Rebecca Oren – Director, Accounting and Finance

“Every Monday, the entire Sol Systems team has lunch together and then meets to discuss our progress since the previous week. Being in the Accounting department, I’m not traditionally out on the floor a lot hearing from the other departments, so I don’t always get a sense of what’s happening unless it explicitly involves our finances. It’s great to be able to see the big picture every Monday and recognize how we help to support all the work being done by the different teams. It pieces together how we all fit together at Sol Systems, and how we are all working together toward a common goal.”

Kate Brandus – Director, Portfolio Management

“I love the open office environment. I understand why people may prefer their own space, but I really thrive off of the high energy and organic, yet informative conversations that arise in open-air workspaces. Having your team right at your fingertips, working shoulder to shoulder gives us easy access to colleagues and allows us to tackle challenges and collaborate on solutions immediately, rather than through scheduled meetings and email chains.”

Rebecca Oren – Director, Accounting and Finance

“Every Monday, the entire Sol Systems team has lunch together and then meets to discuss our progress since the previous week. Being in the Accounting department, I’m not traditionally out on the floor a lot hearing from the other departments, so I don’t always get a sense of what’s happening unless it explicitly involves our finances. It’s great to be able to see the big picture every Monday and recognize how we help to support all the work being done by the different teams. It pieces together how we all fit together at Sol Systems, and how we are all working together toward a common goal.”

Kate Brandus – Director, Portfolio Management

“I love the open office environment. I understand why people may prefer their own space, but I really thrive off of the high energy and organic, yet informative conversations that arise in open-air workspaces. Having your team right at your fingertips, working shoulder to shoulder gives us easy access to colleagues and allows us to tackle challenges and collaborate on solutions immediately, rather than through scheduled meetings and email chains.”

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