Solar Project Manager (Greater Chicagoland) - job 1 of 2

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States. We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.

To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com. 

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Solar Project Manager to oversee all aspects of solar project execution, from initial planning through completion. This role is responsible for project budgeting, procurement, construction management, scheduling, risk mitigation, and performance tracking. The Project Manager will provide both strategic leadership and technical expertise, ensuring successful project delivery while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Plan, budget, manage, and complete PV projects of moderate complexity or multiple smaller projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate design and permitting activities with the engineering team and local authorities.
• Collaborate with the Safety Manager to develop and implement Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Oversee Quality Control and develop/implement the Site-Specific Quality Management Plan.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules for assigned projects.
• Solicit, negotiate, and execute subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery to support project schedules.
• Schedule and manage material and equipment deliveries while maintaining accurate receiving records and resolving issues related to missing items, damaged goods, or backorders.
• Plan, execute, and oversee self-performed work, managing labor crews and subcontractors. Define sequencing, crew sizes, productivity goals, and labor budgets while tracking actual results and adjusting forecasts accordingly.
• Train Foremen in pre-planning, surveying, plan reading, productivity, efficiency, crew management, quality workmanship, and safety to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders, organizing and leading regular project meetings.
• Provide senior management with regular status reports on safety, quality, schedule, and cost forecasting.
• Manage all job closeout procedures, including AHJ inspections, interconnection, testing, documentation, and reviews by the Owner’s Engineer and Independent Engineer.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project team members, fostering professional growth and career development.
• Support sales efforts by assisting with estimates, contract reviews, and client communication.
• Build strong relationships with all Solar Landscape departments to enhance collaboration and project success.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in field construction management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), and Microsoft Project.
• In-depth knowledge of rooftop, ground-mount, and carport commercial PV construction methods.
• Understanding of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections.
• Familiarity with Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, PPAs, EPC Contracts, and project accounting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a willingness to travel to various job sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs as required.

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none. 

Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry: 

·       Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.  

·       Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food. 

·       Also included for employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!