Solar Project Manager (Regional Asset Manager)
About The Position
We are seeking a Regional Asset Manager to own 100-150 solar sites, solve problems quickly, and serve as a reliable point of contact for vendors, customers, and tenants. This role involves working closely with a monitoring team, regional O&M providers, a Senior Project Manager of Asset Management, an in-house engineering team, and external consultants. The primary responsibility is to ensure the system operates smoothly, resolve issues promptly, hold contractors accountable, and coordinate the necessary resources to maintain site safety, production, and performance across a large portfolio of commercial and industrial solar sites.
Requirements
- Journeyman-level field experience with C&I (Commercial & Industrial) solar systems (hands-on, not just desk work)
- 2+ years managing solar projects or O&M contracts
- Ability to read a 3-line electrical diagram and interpret spec sheets
- Familiarity with solar testing (thermals, megger, IR, ground faults, inverter troubleshooting)
- Strong understanding of site safety: OSHA 10/30, NFPA70E
- Ability to review contractor reports and identify issues
- Vendor management skills, including the ability to push back on underperformers and pivot to alternates when needed
- Clear communication and organization skills; ability to close loops and keep people informed
- Comfort with Outlook, Word, Excel, Salesforce, Zoom, Teams, Slack
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Willingness to travel, walk sites, and get hands dirty in a fast-moving, scaling environment (approx. 1.5 days per week)
Responsibilities
- Own full-scope asset management for 100-150 commercial solar sites
- Achieve 100% controllable Weather-Adjusted Production by solving issues fast and holding vendors accountable
- Maintain site safety and prevent thermal events, adhering to OSHA/NFPA70E standards
- Keep maintenance spend under budget
- Visit 10% of your sites each year and walk 5% of incoming sites
- Oversee 3–5 major site remediations each year, from start to finish
- Serve as a friendly, reliable point of contact for tenants and site contacts, answering the phone when issues arise
- Maintain and update provider lists for O&M, MV, landscaping, etc.
- Review preventative maintenance reports and interpret contractor quality and thoroughness
- Track and maintain warranties, spares, and site history (with analyst support)
- Approve invoices and upload clean data into Salesforce
- Be on-call for emergencies (coverage is rotated)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + bonus opportunity
- Full healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with match
- PTO and paid family leave
- Take-home vehicle (depending on region)
- Education reimbursement for relevant coursework or certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
