Axis Solar is a leading Texas-based installer of commercial and residential solar systems. With a highly experienced leadership team and excellent track record of successful project delivery, we are continuing to expand our service territories and strategic partnerships.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Commercial Project Manager to join our Development & Construction team in Austin.

As part of a small team, your attitude is just as important as your aptitude. We are looking for people who will be great ambassadors for our brand as well as contribute to our work environment. Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills are a must.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who want to continue to advance their career in Construction and Solar Energy alongside a highly experienced leadership team providing continuing education and opportunities for improvement and career advancement.

As a Project Manager you will be assigned top tier, large-scale commercial solar projects. You will integrate with our construction, estimating/engineering, and sales departments to successfully deliver completed projects. The ideal applicant will have a demonstrated track record leading Commercial Construction Projects. Experience with solar rooftop, ground mount and carport installation types highly desired.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project.
• Work with sales and other internal groups to determine the proper bid strategy.
• Assess scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.
• Work with engineering and electrical team to review and refine initial system designs.
• Participate in pre-construction site visits and advise on factors affecting project delivery.
• Responsible for all financial reporting, tracking and projection of all labor, material, job expense, and changes for each project assigned.
• Consults with clients, vendors, foremen, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Estimate changes for addendums on projects.
• Represent the company in project meetings.
• Develop project construction installation timeline and budget.
• Ensure company safety policies are adhered to on site and lead timely safety talks as appropriate.
• Ensure projects are constructed in adherence to developed construction documents and in accordance with applicable local codes/standards.
• Ensure that the appropriate QA/QC processes are established and maintained for the project.
• Responsible for timely procurement and delivery of components.
• Deliver weekly project and construction updates to senior management and clients.
• Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collection) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a good relationship with the client.
• Monthly financial projections for each project assigned.

Education and Experience

• 5 years of extensive experience/knowledge of trade-specific contracting, constructing design, finance and management
• 2 years solar construction experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated track record of successful delivery of projects
• BSEE or Construction Management preferred, high school diploma required.
• OSHA 30 (must be completed within first 6 months of employment)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, purchasing
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, Bluebeam, and Accubid.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Strong Communication Skills, both written and verbal
• Impeccable organizational / time Management skills and attention to Detail are a must.
• Supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience of operating safe job sites
• Possess a current driving license
• Ability to pass a background check

Base pay will be set according to experience.

Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Employer match 401k and other benefits available.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applicants, we may not be able to respond to every application.

Physical Demands: Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

Axis Solar values diversity and therefore we welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person