Solar Project Manager

***This position can be based in a home office anywhere in Upstate NY

Solar Project Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Buffalo, NY team and manage projects throughout New York State. The successful candidate will take a project from contract execution through closeout and will be responsible for client relations, procurement, maintaining schedule and budget, supporting construction, and ensuring the project is built to our client's standards. If your skills and experience align with this position, we would love to hear from you!

About Our Client

Our client is a full-service installer of commercial and industrial solar energy systems. The team is experienced in commercial solar construction and real estate development, which enables them to offer a wide range of solar energy services including development, construction, system maintenance, and project finance. They serve clients throughout New York and are one of the region’s largest solar installers.

About the Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage large-scale solar projects through the project life cycle. This includes leading customer relations, project design, material procurement, array construction, subcontractor management, quality assurance, and performing project closeout duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that project safety measures are always maintained.
• Working with project management and engineering partners to understand project requirements, including schedule and budget.
• Collaborating with team members to create construction drawing set.
• Supporting the utility interconnection and incentive processes.
• Managing the submittal and RFI processes.
• Creating subcontract scopes and ensuring all tasks are assigned.
• Leading project procurement for materials, equipment, and subcontracts.
• Maintaining & completing all project paperwork, permits, and licenses as necessary.
• Leading weekly project meetings.
• Visiting the project site on a frequent basis and reviewing actual vs. planned progress.
• Coordinating self-perform activities and subcontractor work.
• Regularly reviewing estimated budgets versus actual costs to ensure a project’s profitability.
• Providing project updates on safety, quality, schedule, and budget to senior leadership.
• Effectively closing-out projects and compiling operations & maintenance manuals.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 5 years or more experience in construction project management – solar or electrical project management experience preferred.
• Secondary education (Associate or Bachelor’s degree) in construction management, renewable energy, or a related field.
• Experience implementing OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards in work and on job sites.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction project management software – Procore experience a plus.
• Professional and thorough verbal and written communication with the ability to interact effectively, negotiate, and motivate at all levels of the organization both interpersonally and in group settings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to all work site locations on a regular basis.

Compensation Package

• Competitive base wages, with annual review and bonus opportunity.
• A comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance with employer contribution towards premium, employer-paid life insurance, and employer-paid long-term disability.
• 401k Retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off, up to 15 days in year one with increases based on length of employment, and paid holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Financial insurance protection options including short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, legal and identity theft options, and pet insurance.
• Community and Employee engagement events and initiatives.