Project Manager, Solar Development & Construction

The Project Manager is responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management of multiple utility-scale and distributed generation renewable energy projects. This role bridges the gap between initial development and final operation, owning the project from post-sale handoff through due diligence, permitting, engineering, physical construction, and transition to Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The successful candidate will ensure all projects meet established scope, budget, schedule, and safety requirements while acting as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage the full pre‑construction lifecycle, including due diligence, site assessments, and early‑stage engineering.
• Develop and implement comprehensive, logic‑based project schedules (NTP and beyond) and detailed work plans.
• Drive the complex permitting process across various jurisdictions, coordinating with utilities and townships to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate the seamless hand‑off from the engineering/procurement phase to the physical construction phase.

• Manage internal and external engineering teams to ensure designs adhere to specifications, industry standards, and project goals.
• Oversee engineering and procurement schedules to keep projects on track.
• Review and maintain key contracts, ensuring technical and commercial alignment.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project development and construction budgets.
• Report detailed analytics to explain variances against budget and schedule to leadership.
• Create bid packages, analyze vendor bids, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement for long‑lead items.
• Collaborate with estimators and installation partners to obtain accurate cost estimates.

• Oversee the entire construction process to ensure projects remain on budget and schedule while reducing turnover time.
• Act as the Owner’s Representative during physical construction, making day‑to‑day decisions and ensuring safety culture is enforced at the project level.
• Conduct quality control and ensure all project turnover documentation is secured and filed in a timely, orderly manner.

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, contractors, vendors, landowners, regulators, and utility partners.
• Manage Project Coordinators to ensure accurate system updates and documentation.
• Prepare and provide scheduled status reports, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies to key stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required (Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years of project management or construction experience, specifically managing the development phase of complex projects in the solar/renewable energy sector.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of engineering principles, permitting processes, and utility interconnection.
• Expertise in project scheduling software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera P6).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management platforms (Procore, BOX).
• Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills for client management and internal reporting.
• Aptitude: Detail and results‑oriented; ability to identify discrepancies, perform independent research/analysis, and recommend corrective actions in a fast‑paced environment.

• PMP Certification.
• Experience with solar energy project financing and technical due diligence.
• In‑depth knowledge of renewable energy incentives (RECs, ITC) and state‑specific policies.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of projects simultaneously across different geographical regions.

• Provide regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform all essential job functions safely without posing a direct threat to yourself or others.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel to project sites as required.