Project Manager - Solar Construction

FourGen Holdings•Oak Brook, IL

4d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager plans, manages, forecasts, and closes out renewable energy projects designed and constructed by Continental Energy Solutions. The role involves substantial customer-facing work and coordinates across purchasing, accounting, engineering, field supervision, and safety from project start through hand-off to Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The position manages project schedules, resources, costs, crews, financial performance, scope changes, testing, and closeout documentation while supporting continuous improvement.

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 passion for renewable energy solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Project, and AI tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of commercial solar photovoltaic, energy storage, and microgrid applications and their interaction 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 all 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 state and federal incentives, beginning with subcontracting and procurement and monitoring compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain project schedules that account for progress, environmental factors, manpower availability, and customer expectations.
Lead site mobilization and resource logistics while optimizing labor, rental, and subcontractor cost tradeoffs.
Manage large crews of electricians and subcontractors to ensure consistent progress on active projects.
Analyze job progress and financials to project costs at completion accurately and maximize profitability.
Identify changes in scope and price change orders accordingly.
Leverage internal resources to create testing plans according to specifications and review results.
Prepare closeout documentation according to contract and O&M team requirements.
Maintain a lessons-learned log 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.