EPC Manager

Capital Good Fund•Providence, RI

6h•Remote

About The Position

The EPC Manager will serve as the primary liaison between Capital Good Fund and EPC partners participating in the Pennsylvania BRIGHT Communities program. As the in-house subject matter expert on commercial solar design, construction, and long-term maintenance, the EPC Manager will provide critical oversight of projects from initial proposal through commissioning, ensuring systems are delivered to specification and perform as expected once placed in service.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining commercial behind the meter solar generation systems
NABCEP Photovoltaic Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification
Experience managing contractors (e.g., as an EPC working with a subcontracted installation crew or electrician)
Deep knowledge of Pennsylvania’s energy policies, utility tariffs, building and electrical codes, and permitting and interconnection procedures, or the willingness and ability to learn quickly
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Passion for making solar accessible to all people, regardless of income, ownership status, or housing type

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer-specific certifications (Enphase commercial microinverter training is a plus, since that is what we safe harbored)
Experience with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms

Responsibilities

Review, evaluate, and approve commercial solar project designs, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices, applicable codes, and organizational standards.
Identify design risks or constructability concerns early and escalate issues to internal stakeholders and external partners as needed.
Coordinate with the contracted owner’s representative to ensure projects are built in accordance with approved plans, budgets, schedules, and industry standards.
Support quarterly investor reporting, providing updates on milestones achieved, schedule deviations, risks, and mitigation plans
Vet, manage, and maintain strong working relationships with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partners and subcontractors.
Lead communication with EPCs throughout project execution, ensuring expectations, deliverables, and timelines are clearly defined and met.
Review contractor submittals, change requests, and project documentation, flagging concerns related to cost, quality, or performance.
Collaborate with the Servicing team to investigate system faults, underperformance, or monitoring alerts.
Coordinate proactive and reactive maintenance with EPCs and contracted maintenance providers
Serve as the organization’s internal subject matter expert on commercial solar project execution, performance, and best practices.
Provide technical input across departments to support project development, asset management, and strategic decision-making.