Project Manager - Solar Construction
Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site)
Travel: Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic Region
Experience: 4+ years in utility-scale solar or renewable energy construction
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee utility-scale solar projects from permitting and pre-construction through construction, commissioning, and final handover to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team.
Based at our Arlington, VA headquarters , this position requires regular travel throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, and construction oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage solar construction projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.
- Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and critical path milestones.
- Prepare and administer contractor agreements, subcontractor contracts, and procurement activities.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction documentation.
- Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, inspectors, utilities, and local permitting authorities.
- Review construction drawings and specifications to resolve technical conflicts and field issues.
- Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and schedule performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate commissioning, punch lists, warranties, as-built drawings, and final O&M handover.
- Conduct performance reviews for direct reports, where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of project management experience in renewable energy , preferably in utility-scale solar construction .
- Strong understanding of solar construction processes and project controls.
- Experience managing project budgets, contracts, RFIs, change orders, and subcontractors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, construction estimating, and drawing interpretation.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Work Location
This is an on-site position based at our Arlington, VA headquarters, with regular travel to solar construction sites throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.