Project Coordinator- Travel Required

Job Summary The Project Manager oversees commercial and utility-scale solar projects from early diligence through commissioning and closeout. This role manages planning, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and construction oversight to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery while coordinating across development, engineering, construction, and finance teams. Key Responsibilities Preconstruction & Planning • Lead preconstruction activities, including feasibility reviews, site visits, surveys, and geotechnical coordination. • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables with cross-functional teams. • Manage RFIs, value engineering items, risks, and meeting documentation. Construction Management • Manage multiple active construction projects and EPC partners. • Conduct site visits and oversee QA/QC, safety compliance, and adherence to technical standards. • Maintain project logs, documentation, and updates in platforms such as SharePoint or Procore. Budgeting, Estimating & Contracting • Build CAPEX budgets and support value engineering. • Run RFPs, level bids, and identify scope gaps. • Prepare scopes of work, support contract negotiations, and manage change orders. Permitting & Regulatory Compliance • Coordinate permit requirements with third-party engineers and EPCs. • Oversee local, state, and federal permitting and ensure safety and environmental compliance. Engineering & Scheduling • Support design reviews with engineering teams to ensure constructability. • Develop and manage project schedules using CPM and look-ahead planning. • Track material deliveries, logistics, and sequencing. Quality, Commissioning & Closeout • Implement project quality control programs. • Oversee commissioning, punch lists, warranty follow-up, and delivery of O&M and closeout packages. • Coordinate project handoff to asset management. Qualifications • Bachelor’s in construction management, engineering, renewable energy, or related field. • 5+ years of solar project management or preconstruction experience. • Strong knowledge of permitting, interconnection, EPC processes, and construction sequencing. • Proficiency with project management and documentation tools. • PMP and/or NABCEP certifications preferred.