Solar Project Manager

We are looking for a candidate with general project management experience – construction, business or technical project implementation. Experience with solar PV, commercial electrical or general commercial GC construction is preferred. The Project Manager would “own” the responsibility to manage and execute multiple solar projects (possibly 3-10 simultaneously) through various phases:

1. Development (Pre-Construction) – Design, permitting, utility approvals
2. Construction – Procurement, timeline, subcontractor management, changes
3. Ongoing Operations – Triage and direct field technicians

Responsibilities

• Design: Oversee system design process, including initial site evaluation and plan sets
• Utility Interconnection: Submit applications and managing the approval process
• Permits: Responsible for local approvals – including zoning, permitting, fire department and other
• Procurement: Procure major system components (panels, inverters, racking, switchgear)
  • Technology evaluation, bidding, vendor selection, purchase orders, and logistics
• Subcontractors: Manage subcontractors, including bidding, selection, contracting and scheduling
• Schedule: Maintain timelines, including coordinating with customer, subcontractors, vendors, towns and utility
• Ongoing Operations – Prioritize daily maintenance issues and annual inspections

Candidate Attributes

• Detail-oriented and organized; able to handle multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize and deliver on schedule
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated personality with “do what it takes to get the job done” attitude
• Ability to work through resistance; overcome “no” and inspire others with strong communication skills
• Equally high comfort-level utilizing technology, telephone and face-to-face interactions to accomplish project goals