What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager – Solar position at FootBridge?
Job Title: Project Manager - Solar
Location: Massachusetts
Target Start Date/Availability: January/February 2026
Rate: $50-$60/hour
The Project Manager will support commercial and utility scale solar projects from planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout. Initial assignments are in Central M
Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily execution of solar projects including scheduling, field coordination, installation oversight, and reporting
- Lead planning, design reviews, and pre construction coordination
- Oversee civil, mechanical, and electrical subcontractors
- Maintain schedules, budgets, RFIs, change orders, and commissioning documents
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress, verify quality, and support safety compliance
- Lead project meetings with internal teams and subcontractors
- Review submittals, equipment deliveries, and procurement timelines
- Support permitting, utility coordination, interconnection, and commissioning activities
- Drive testing, energization, punchlist completion, and final turnover
- Identify risks and implement corrective actions
Qualifications
- Project management experience in solar, renewable energy, or MEP construction
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Strong subcontractor management and field coordination skills
- Understanding of solar installation practices (racking, modules, wiring, inverters, trenching, interconnection)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in scheduling and reporting tools
- Ability to work remotely and travel to project sites about 25 percent
Preferred Experience
- Commercial or utility scale solar EPC experience
- Familiarity with regional interconnection requirements (ISO NE, PJM, etc.)
- Background in energy efficiency or retrofit construction
- Experience in commercial, industrial, or healthcare facilities
FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $50 - $60