Construction Project Manager (Solar)

Construction Project Manager (Solar Installation) - Duties & Responsibilities

Project Development Assistance

• Attend pre-bid site walks – take photos and notes regarding site and project requirements for estimating to build proposals
• Define scope considerations for RFP’s and site visits highlighted by estimating
• Research and review potential subcontractors
• Obtain subcontractor quotes to assist in bidding process
• Define material lists from field crew to assist with bidding process
• Coordinate meetings with potential EV project opportunities
• Develop proposals/bids for incoming EV projects

Project Management

• Manage multiple commercial solar and EV charging projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement logs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project kickoff meetings.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, and financial performance.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, utilities, and public agencies.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide progress updates to clients and leadership.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers and project partners.
• Resolve project issues in a timely and professional manner.

Preconstruction & Procurement

• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Verify project specific permit and plan review requirements per AHJ.
• Apply for and obtain all necessary permits in a timely manner.
• Coordinate material procurement and equipment deliveries.
• Work closely with estimating and engineering during project handoff.
• Develop subcontracts and establish subcontractor documentation requirements.
• Manage subcontractor buyout and scope coordination.
• Create submittal packages and coordinate approval as needed.
• Review and submit RFIs, and shop drawings for completeness and accuracy.

Field Coordination

• Coordinate activities with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Schedule inspections, utility coordination, commissioning, and project milestones.
• Perform regular site visits to verify quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Assist field teams in resolving technical and logistical challenges.

Financial Management

• Track project budgets, committed costs, and forecasted expenditures.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices and supplier billings.
• Prepare and track all change order requests.
• Manage project change orders from pricing through execution.

Safety & Quality

• Maintain company safety program through regulation and policy updates and enforcement strategies.
• Create Site Specific Safety Plans and Fall Protection Work Plans for each project and ensure field crew understanding and compliance.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout every phase of construction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project-specific safety plans.
• Participate in safety meetings and jobsite inspections.
• Verify that installations meet company quality standards, manufacturer requirements, and applicable electrical and building codes.

Project Closeout

• Coordinate commissioning activities/documentation and system startup.
• Design solar arrays and layouts in monitoring software for seamless utility and end-user monitoring.
• Manage punch list completion.
• Assemble project closeout documentation including:
• As-built drawings
• Warranty documentation
• Operations & Maintenance manuals
• Owner training documentation
• Final turnover packages

Job Offer Details

·      Work week: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

·      Location: Office / Field / Remote (1 day a week after training period)

·      Rate of pay: $35.00-$45.00 / hour dependent on relevant experience