Project Manager - Solar Construction

FourGen Holdings • Oak Brook, IL

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About The Position

The Construction Project Manager plans, manages, forecasts, and closes out renewable energy projects designed and constructed by Continental Energy Solutions. This customer-facing role coordinates with purchasing, accounting, engineering, field supervision, and safety throughout each project, through hand-off to Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The position manages commercial solar, energy storage, and microgrid construction projects, including schedules, resources, costs, project compliance, testing, and closeout. The role also contributes to continuous improvement through lessons-learned logs and post-project reviews.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of complex electrical construction project management experience with proven success in resource management.
• 1–2 years of experience in the renewable energy field and a passion for renewable energy solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Project, and AI tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial solar photovoltaic, energy storage, and microgrid applications and their interactions with electrical utilities.
• Creativity and ability to develop innovative solutions and streamline workflows.
• Ability to communicate unfamiliar concepts effectively to customers and team members.
• Proven ability to help guide less experienced colleagues.
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain and ladders and remain active on-site for extended periods in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• NABCEP PVIP Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Create and nurture client relationships in collaboration with leadership and other departments.
• Consult with the preconstruction team to understand permit requirements and ensure inspections are completed with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Coordinate with purchasing to subcontract civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes and procure major equipment.
• Ensure projects remain eligible for applicable state and federal incentives, beginning with subcontracting and procurement and continuing throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain schedules that account for project progress, environmental factors, manpower availability, and customer expectations.
• Lead site mobilization and resource logistics while balancing labor, rental, and subcontractor costs.
• Manage electricians and subcontractors to maintain consistent progress on active projects.
• Analyze job progress and financials to forecast completion costs and maximize profitability.
• Identify scope changes and price change orders accordingly.
• Coordinate internal resources to develop testing plans in accordance with specifications and review test results.
• Prepare closeout documentation according to contract and O&M team requirements.
• Maintain lessons-learned logs for active projects and conduct post-mortems with involved parties to support continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a generous company subsidy and HRA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary deferrals
• Profit sharing
• Retirement benefit
• Company-provided life and disability insurance
• Liberal paid time off, including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-subsidized wellness
• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• Collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development
• Values-based working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level