Project Manager
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.