Program Manager, Commercial Solar Pre-Construction

Pattern Energy Group LP•Hopkinton, MA

2d•$78,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

Solect Energy is a leading provider of solar and energy storage solutions for businesses, schools, cities, towns, and nonprofits in the Northeast. With a team of experts in development, technology, policy, incentives, and financing, we offer a comprehensive approach to help our clients reduce energy costs and maximize their solar and storage investments. Our Operations & Maintenance team serves more than 700 customers, maintaining a 99% renewal rate each year. Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Solect is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in contractor management, solar construction operations, pre-construction planning, program management, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience sourcing, vetting, onboarding, and managing strategic construction partners.
Experience in solar, electrical, mechanical, or commercial construction environments.
Strong business, financial, and operational acumen with the ability to assess performance and support scalable growth.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and build trust with contractor ownership and leadership teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience scaling contractor networks in a high-growth construction or renewable energy environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and expand a qualified network of electrical and mechanical contractors to support commercial solar construction needs.
Source, evaluate, and onboard new contractor partners, including coordination of agreements and cross-functional onboarding requirements.
Serve as the primary relationship owner for contractor engagement, maintaining regular communication through calls, meetings, site visits, and performance discussions.
Partner with Safety, Project Management, and Operations teams to align contractors with company standards, workflows, and execution expectations.
Monitor contractor performance trends, gather leadership feedback, and facilitate continuous improvement discussions to strengthen quality and readiness.
Support contractor program development by identifying process improvements, strengthening partner experience, and helping scale construction capacity.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Pre-Construction, Construction, Logistics, Safety, Legal, and executive leadership to ensure program effectiveness.
Help negotiate scopes, deliverables, and performance expectations with contractor partners in alignment with business needs.