Senior Solar Project Manager (Construction) *DSA exp. required

We're seeking an experienced Solar Program Manager to lead a multi-year, multi-site solar portfolio delivering rooftop and carport PV projects for a large public school district in Southern California. This is a senior leadership role responsible for end-to-end program execution; from design through construction, commissioning, and closeout, while building and leading a high-performing project management team.

This role combines hands-on project ownership with people leadership, serving as the primary client interface and escalation point while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.

This role is remote, with a 50% on-site expectation in LA County.

Key Responsibilities

• Own delivery of a large, multi-site solar program (scope, schedule, budget, safety, and client satisfaction)
• Serve as senior point of contact with public-sector stakeholders and district leadership
• Lead and mentor Project Managers; build scalable delivery teams and processes
• Oversee solar design, permitting, interconnection, DSA review, and construction execution
• Proactively manage program-wide risks, dependencies, and performance metrics
• Ensure timely revenue recognition, billing, and collections
• Own P&L for assigned projects and support portfolio-level financial performance
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams on budgets, schedules, and value engineering
• Negotiate contracts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best-practice sharing

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years managing complex construction portfolios or multi-site programs ($10M+)
• 10+ years of solar PV project management experience
• Proven leadership in public-sector or institutional projects (K-12, municipal, or similar)
• Strong understanding of permitting, interconnection, and construction execution in California
• Experience with the DSA and LAUSD
• Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and deliver under pressure
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• PMP certification
• Deep knowledge of NEC code and electrical systems

Why This Role

• Lead a high-visibility solar program with long-term expansion potential
• Significant autonomy to shape teams, processes, and outcomes
• Opportunity to deliver meaningful clean energy impact at community scale

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