Utility Scale Solar Project Manager

Sletten Companies•Sacramento, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Solar Project Manager to guide solar energy projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final completion. The role coordinates planning, execution, and commissioning to ensure project objectives are met. As a central point of contact among engineers, installers, clients, and vendors, the Project Manager maintains project cohesion, manages timelines and budgets, and ensures work meets quality and safety standards. The role aligns project participants through effective communication and organization and helps deliver renewable energy solutions. This is a full-time, remote, exempt position requiring periodic travel to project sites.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with solar or energy-related projects, or a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Experience dealing with owner contracts, subcontractors, and/or self-perform work.
Experience leading successful project teams, including employee development and maintaining client relationships.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to find creative solutions to complex challenges.
OSHA 30 certificate.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate with the Project Director and Operations Department in project buyout, including negotiating and issuing subcontracts and purchase orders.
Oversee pay requests, job cost reports, and total cost projection reports.
Review and approve material orders and installation work plans.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and owners, representing EPC’s core values.
Work on concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
Input detailed bid analysis into project budgets; prepare and manage project budgets.
Negotiate subcontractor agreements and material purchases; apply knowledge of standard contracting practices and understand, write, and negotiate standard contract language.
Prepare, monitor, and report monthly budget variances and forecast ultimate project costs.
Ensure subcontractors adhere to contract specifications; develop, communicate, and implement subcontractor performance expectations.
Initiate, prepare, process, and review Requests for Information as required by the project.
Prepare, process, and pursue customer change order requests.
Interface with public and private utility companies regarding project design, contracts, and execution.
Interface with municipal officials regarding plan submittals, plan checks, processing, and acquisition of required permits.
Hold weekly construction meetings with clients by phone or in person.
Manage approval of project material submittals; assemble, collate, and process submissions for project consultants and internal departments, follow submittal protocol, and maintain project documentation.
Prepare project completion materials for the company and customers.
Ensure safety procedures and safety meetings occur and are documented.
Oversee project commissioning and final reporting.