Commercial Senior Project Manager

Namaste Solar•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Senior Commercial Project Manager leads commercial roof-mount and utility-scale ground-mount solar PV projects from inception through closeout, while also serving as a resource to the broader Commercial Operations Team and a mentor to the Project Management team. This role requires deep experience in the solar industry, strong commercial and contractual acumen, and the ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional project activities.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three years of direct, relevant commercial solar industry experience.
Demonstrated success delivering complex solar PV projects.
Strong understanding of commercial contracting, permitting, interconnection, and construction processes.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Self-directed and able to work independently.
Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Ability to read and interpret commercial solar drawings and specifications.
Tenacious, solutions-oriented problem-solver.
Highly articulate, proactive, and able to learn quickly.
Proven ability to navigate complexity with calm and clarity.
Commitment to integrity, teamwork, and long-term thinking.
Competitive drive paired with a collaborative mindset.
Brings humor and humanity to challenging situations.
Successful track record in complex situations.
Commitment to integrity, transparency, and long-term thinking.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
Prior Procore experience
Fluency and advanced skills in the Microsoft Suite environment
Familiarity or experience with EOS or other business operating systems
Experience as a team leader

Responsibilities

Lead and manage client relationships from kickoff to commissioning and closeout.
Develop, maintain, and deliver project scope, schedule, budget, and risk management plans.
Oversee design, permitting, interconnection, and procurement activities.
Negotiate and actively manage subcontracts.
Manage project cash flow, including client billing and subcontractor/vendor invoicing.
Coordinate daily with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and field team leaders to ensure project progress and confirmation of adequate resources to meet the schedule requirements.
Monitor construction progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
Manage cost impacts, change orders, and contractual compliance.
Ensure high-quality QA/QC, site safety, commissioning, and turnover documentation are happening at all projects.
Lead project closeout activities and deliver all final documentation.
Facilitate lessons-learned reviews for sales and operations project team members for continuous organizational improvement.
Lead weekly cross-functional project status meetings.
Facilitate weekly PM support meetings.
Mentor Project Managers and support professional development and HR-related needs.
Own and maintain the overall Commercial Installation Schedule.
Support Sales by providing contract review, preliminary budget feedback, and proposed construction schedules.
Serve as the Procore Project Management subject-matter expert for the Commercial Team.