Solar Project Manager

Solar Foreman / Project Manager

You will serve as the primary on-site leader managing commercial and utility-scale solar PV installations nationwide. This hands-on role gives you complete site ownership to direct subcontractors, solve complex engineering challenges, and ensure high-quality execution from mobilization through commissioning.

The opportunity includes:

• Field & Project Management
• Serve as the primary on-site representative for solar construction projects.
• Manage daily construction activities from mobilization through substantial completion and closeout.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, electricians, equipment operators, testing contractors, and other trades.
• Develop and manage daily and weekly work plans to maintain the project schedule.
• Track manpower, production, equipment, deliveries, and overall construction progress.
• Identify schedule risks and field issues early and develop corrective action plans.
• Coordinate site activities with the Project Manager, engineering team, customer, utility, AHJ, and other stakeholders as required.
• Lead daily subcontractor coordination and planning meetings.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress photographs, manpower counts, and construction documentation.
• Review subcontractor work against contract scope and identify out-of-scope work or potential change-order conditions.
• Assist with project turnover, punch lists, commissioning, inspections, and final closeout.
• Solar Construction
• Supervise installation of commercial rooftop, carport, and ground-mount PV systems.
• Understand and oversee:
• PV module installation
• Ballasted and mechanically attached rooftop racking
• Ground-mount racking and foundations
• DC string wiring and wire management
• Combiner boxes and DC equipment
• Inverters and power conversion equipment
• AC collection systems
• Disconnects and switch gear
• Transformers
• Underground conduit and trenching
• Grounding and bonding
• Equipment pads and foundations
• Communications and monitoring systems
• Rapid shutdown systems
• Verify equipment installation meets manufacturer requirements, approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Understand equipment clearances, mounting requirements, environmental requirements, conduit entry requirements, sealing, drainage, and equipment protection.
• Perform or oversee basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Coordinate startup, commissioning, testing, and utility/PTO activities.
• Safety Responsibilities
• Maintain a strong safety culture and enforce all company and site-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct daily pre-task planning and Job Hazard Analysis/JSA meetings.
• Verify subcontractors are following approved safety plans and procedures.
• Identify unsafe conditions and immediately stop work when necessary.
• Understand electrical hazards associated with energized PV systems.
• Maintain appropriate OSHA documentation and site safety records.
• Coordinate LOTO procedures when required.
• Understand fall protection, excavation safety, equipment operation, electrical safety, and PPE requirements.
• Immediately document and report incidents, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns.
• Quality Control
• Inspect work continuously rather than waiting until project completion to identify deficiencies.
• Verify construction against:
• IFC drawings
• Electrical one-lines
• Equipment layouts
• Structural drawings
• Manufacturer installation manuals
• Project specifications
• NEC requirements
• Approved submittals
• Maintain project punch lists and ensure deficiencies are corrected promptly.
• Verify proper equipment mounting, torque requirements, grounding, wire management, labeling, conduit installation, weatherproofing, and sealing.
• Document concealed work before it is covered.
• Maintain photographs and records sufficient to document construction quality.
• Coordinate required testing and commissioning documentation.

Required Qualifications &

Experience:

• 5+ years of commercial or utility-scale solar construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Solar Foreman, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Construction Manager, or Solar Project Manager strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial PV electrical and mechanical installation.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Construction drawings
• Electrical one-lines
• Three-line diagrams
• Site plans
• Equipment layouts
• Structural details
• Manufacturer installation manuals
• Project specifications
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as it applies to solar PV installations.
• Understanding of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Knowledge of commercial solar inverters, disconnects, switch gear, transformers, racking systems, and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to identify improper installation methods and quality issues.
• Strong construction sequencing and scheduling skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and field crews.
• Ability to manage multiple trades and work activities simultaneously.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make sound field decisions while recognizing when engineering or management approval is required.
• Strong written and…