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The Solar & BESS Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and closeout of solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage electrical installations throughout California and Nevada. This role manages projects ranging from 1–10 MW and requires strong technical expertise in utility-scale and large commercial solar, BESS integration, and medium-voltage (MV) electrical systems. The Project Manager oversees schedule, budget, safety, quality, subcontractor coordination, and stakeholder communication from Notice to Proceed through final acceptance and turnover.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

  • Manage multiple solar PV and BESS projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and resource plans.
  • Coordinate project kickoff meetings, weekly progress meetings, and closeout meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with contract documents, project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes and standards.

Technical Oversight

  • Oversee electrical installation scopes including DC systems, inverters, BESS containers/racks, PCS, transformers, switchgear, and interconnection equipment.
  • Manage medium-voltage systems (typically 5kV–35kV), including MV collection systems, terminations, testing, and utility interconnection requirements.
  • Review and coordinate electrical drawings, one-lines, grounding plans, and protection schemes.
  • Support commissioning activities, including energization planning, testing, and utility witness testing.

Contract & Financial Management

  • Manage project budgets, change orders, billing, and cost forecasting.
  • Review subcontractor and vendor contracts, pay applications, and change requests.
  • Track project costs against budget and proactively mitigate risks and cost overruns.
  • Coordinate with accounting for accurate and timely invoicing and project closeout documentation.

Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

  • Select, manage, and oversee electrical subcontractors, testing firms, and equipment suppliers.
  • Ensure subcontractor performance aligns with schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate material procurement, logistics, and delivery schedules for major equipment.

Safety & Quality

  • Enforce company and site-specific safety programs in compliance with Cal/OSHA and company policies.
  • Promote a culture of safety and ensure jobsite compliance through audits and corrective actions.
  • Implement quality control procedures and ensure installations meet industry standards and project specifications.

Permitting & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Coordinate with AHJs, utilities, inspectors, owners, engineers, and internal teams.
  • Manage electrical permits, inspections, and utility interconnection processes.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Provide regular project status reports on schedule, budget, risks, and milestones.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change logs, as-builts, and closeout packages.
  • Ensure timely completion of punch lists and final acceptance documentation.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of project management experience in solar PV and/or BESS electrical construction.
  • Proven experience managing 1–10 MW solar and energy storage projects in California.

Technical Requirements

  • Strong understanding of solar PV systems, BESS architecture, and electrical balance-of-plant.