PROJECT MANAGER - SOLAR

Solon Corporation•Tucson, AZ

22h

About The Position

The Project Manager holds primary responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of commercial and small utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. This includes the oversight of project design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in applicable engineering discipline, construction management or similar. Equivalent career experience shall be considered in lieu of this requirement.
4+ years demonstrated success in a construction project management role.
Photovoltaic, commercial / industrial electrical, and heavy civil construction experience highly desired.
Experience with commercial and government procurement and contracting, local and national building codes, local jurisdiction building permit processes.
Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and experience in electrical equipment procurement.
Thorough knowledge of all applicable federal and local safety regulations.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple, concurrent project commitments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); intermediate to advanced level.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently for short-term assignments in and out of state.

Nice To Haves

Photovoltaic, commercial / industrial electrical, and heavy civil construction experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Business Development team to transition awarded projects from contract execution into engineering, permitting, and construction phases.
Lead engineering and permitting activities in coordination with internal design teams and external consultants, including utility applications, field investigations, and plan reviews.
Engage with clients and stakeholders to finalize system designs and construction plans; establish and manage project schedules and site logistics.
Draft, negotiate, and administer project agreements and subcontracts.
Develop, track, and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project and other tools as required.
Monitor and ensure compliance with project budgets, adopting a margin-conscious approach.
Manage project procurement to ensure on-time delivery of materials and equipment within budget constraints and project deadlines.
Coordinate with subcontractors and internal construction teams to deliver work in accordance with safety, quality, schedule, and profitability targets.
Represent the company in client meetings, including preconstruction, coordination, and weekly construction meetings.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation across all phases of the project lifecycle.
Prepare cost estimates and schedule projections to support proposals and responses to RFQs.
Oversee project warranty and operations & maintenance (O&M) activities as necessary.
Perform additional duties as assigned.