Solar Project Manager - Champaign, Illinois

Turnkey Solar Solutions•Champaign, IL

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Harvest Solar, a Michigan-based company focused on cost-effective renewable energy solutions for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers, is seeking a Solar Project Manager (SPM) for its Champaign, Illinois location. The SPM will oversee multiple commercial photovoltaic (PV) projects, ensuring adherence to schedule requirements, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and providing leadership to the installation workforce. This role also involves supporting problem-solving, continuous improvement, and providing financial feedback to the Vice President of Operations, all under the direction of the Director of Project Management.

Requirements

Ability to work in a team environment.
Proven record of continuous improvement in Quality, Productivity, Safety and Housekeeping.
Basic understanding of and the ability to operate all job-related equipment, company owned and rented.
Excellent leadership, analytic, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to train, motivate and evaluate departmental personnel.
Ability to handle and organize multi-task assignments with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Must be able to obtain a valid and appropriate driver's license (CDL) to maintain employment.
Must have full range or mobility in upper and lower body; ability to work in various positions & environments, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time.
Professional appearance and excellent customer service.
Valid State Driver's License, required.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or directly related discipline required.
Two years of directly related experience may substitute for one year of university degree.
3-5 years of Project Management experience, required.
MIOSHA 30 Certification, required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain CDL certification, preferred
Experience dealing with utility scale projects of 5 Mega Watts or higher or behind the meter Commercial/Industrial projects, preferred.
AC and DC electrical installation experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in all areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction and customer satisfaction.
Enforce company rules and regulations, taking disciplinary action when necessary and coordinating with Human Resources.
Instruct and assist employees to install in a safe and productive manner while adhering to quality requirements.
Maintain a clean, safe work area and job site.
Coordinate all sub-contractors, LV electrical, MV electrical, Surveyor, concrete, temporary labor, civil inspectors and Miss Dig.
Assist in scheduling the work force and installation projects.
Ensure that employees are properly trained to safely install quality solar arrays.
Ensure all necessary materials are on hand to install in a productive manner.
Document all accidents and file required reports.
Assist in hiring/staffing employees as required to meet the needs of the installation schedule.
Evaluate the new job packets for cost savings and process improvements.
Ensure that customer and internal quality standards are achieved on new jobs and maintain properly documented evidence.
Promote and maintain good customer and supplier relationships.
Work with Purchasing to order material/supplies in a timely manner and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Initiate continuous improvement methodology with installation team members.
Key contact person for any issues with customers or suppliers while on a jobsite.
Schedule and perform routine maintenance requirements on company owned equipment.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Nine Paid Holidays per Year.
Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year.
Health Insurance: Premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate.
HSA compatible health plan with weekly company deposit into HSA account.
Dental Insurance: Premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate.
Vision Insurance: Premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate.
Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with and Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense.
Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1.
Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate.
Company match is available for 401k contributions.
Training assistance is available.