Electrical Construction Manager - Commercial Solar
Job Description
Electrical Construction Manager – Commercial Solar
Location: Maryland-based, with regular travel to project sites throughout Maryland and occasional out-of-state assignments in neighboring states (e.g., PA, NJ, VA, DE).
Role Overview:
Pfister Energy is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to lead and coordinate all electrical construction activities across multiple commercial-scale rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV projects. This role provides direct field leadership to electrical crews, ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project documents, codes, and company standards, and serves as the primary electrical field leader supporting Construction Managers and Project Managers.
This position requires a hands-on leader who can manage manpower across multiple sites, proactively resolve field challenges, and maintain high standards for safety, quality, and productivity while supporting aggressive project schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
Field Leadership & Crew Management
- Lead, supervise, and support Pfister Energy electrical foremen and electricians across multiple active projects
- Assign manpower, manage crew sizes, and adjust staffing based on schedules, productivity, and project priorities
- Mentor and develop electrical foremen and field staff
- Enforce Pfister Energy jobsite policies, procedures, and performance expectations
Electrical Construction Oversight
- Oversee installation of commercial solar PV electrical systems including:
- DC collection systems and homeruns
- Combiner boxes and DC disconnects
- String and central inverters
- AC collection systems, transformers, and interconnection equipment
- Grounding and bonding systems
- Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, AHJ, utility, and Pfister Energy standards
- Review electrical drawings, one-lines, and specifications with field teams before and during construction
- Identify constructability issues early and collaborate with Construction Managers and Project Managers to develop solutions
Safety Leadership
- Champion Pfister Energy’s safety-first culture across all job sites
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety programs
- Lead or support daily tailboard talks, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and site safety walks
- Immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors and implement corrective actions
Schedule, Productivity & Coordination
- Coordinate daily and weekly electrical work plans with Construction Managers and Project Managers
- Track electrical progress, manpower levels, and productivity across multiple projects
- Identify schedule risks, manpower gaps, and material constraints and escalate as needed
- Coordinate electrical work with civil, structural, roofing, and other trades
Quality Control & Inspections
- Ensure electrical installations meet Pfister Energy quality standards and project QA/QC requirements
- Support internal inspections, third-party inspections, AHJ, and utility inspections
- Assist with punch list completion, electrical closeout, and turnover documentation
- Support commissioning, testing, energization, and project closeout activities
Communication & Reporting
- Serve as the primary electrical field point of contact for Construction Managers
- Provide regular updates to the Director of Construction regarding manpower, progress, risks, and needs
- Document and communicate field issues, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities
- Support continuous improvement of Pfister Energy’s electrical means and methods
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of electrical construction experience
- Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role (Electrical Superintendent, General Foreman, or equivalent)
- Commercial solar PV experience (rooftop and ground mount)
- Strong working knowledge of NEC, OSHA, and solar electrical systems
- Proven experience leading non-union, self-perform electrical crews
- Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to access rooftops, ladders, and uneven terrain
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
- Ability to travel regularly within Maryland and occasionally to neighboring states
Preferred Qualifications:
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license
- NABCEP certification
- Experience with utility interconnections and commissioning support
- Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management software
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership, accountability, and team development skills
- High level of field problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Clear, professional communication with field and management teams
- Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Per diem and lodging for out-of-area work
- Matching 401(k)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Life, AD&D, Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Stable year-round work with a growing EPC
Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.
Pfister Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.