Senior Solar Project Manager
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.
Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.
Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.
We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.
If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee a portfolio of commercial solar PV projects across their full lifecycle. This role is responsible not only for the successful execution of individual projects but also for mentoring and developing Project Managers driving consistency and best practices across projects and maintaining full accountability for portfolio-level budget schedule safety quality and risk.
The Senior Project Manager serves as a key leader within the Project Management organization partnering closely with Engineering Construction Safety Procurement Finance and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within approved financial targets.
This role is based in Illinois (Greater Chicago area). Solar Landscape is open to providing relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a portfolio of commercial solar PV projects from development handoff through closeout.
- Maintain full accountability for portfolio-level budget schedule forecasting and financial performance.
- Establish and enforce consistent project management standards controls and reporting across all assigned projects.
- Manage mentor and develop Project Managers and project teams supporting performance growth and succession planning.
- Support and guide Project Managers in identifying and mitigating risks related to subcontractor performance schedule impacts and change management.
- Provide oversight and guidance on project planning budgeting scheduling risk mitigation and change order management.
- Monitor actual performance versus plan and ensure timely corrective actions for cost schedule scope or subcontractor variances.
- Partner with Engineering Construction Safety Quality Procurement and Finance to align execution strategies and priorities.
- Ensure Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans are implemented and adhered to across the portfolio.
- Oversee construction execution strategies including sequencing labor planning subcontractor performance and material logistics.
- Support subcontract and purchase order strategy negotiation and execution in alignment with project and portfolio objectives.
- Serve as a senior point of escalation for customers partners and internal stakeholders.
- Provide regular portfolio-level status reports to Senior Leadership covering safety quality schedule cost and risk.
- Oversee project closeout activities including inspections interconnection testing documentation and engineer reviews.
- Support sales and development efforts with estimates constructability input and contract reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field preferred.
- 8 years of experience in construction or solar project management with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or portfolios.
- Proven ability to lead mentor and develop Project Managers and project teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing project and portfolio-level budgets and schedules.
- Deep understanding of commercial solar PV construction (rooftop ground-mount and carport).
- Knowledge of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections.
- Strong familiarity with Purchase Orders Subcontracts EPC contracts PPAs and project accounting.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite project management and scheduling software (e.g. Microsoft Project) and construction management systems (e.g. Dynamics 365 or similar).
- Excellent leadership organizational and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.
- Valid drivers license with willingness to travel to job sites.
- Ability to access rooftops and construction sites as required.
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
$100000 - $130000 a year
Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches events and stocked kitchens
Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore
Medical dental and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- PMBOK
- Waterfall
- Wastewater
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- Contracts
About Company
Solar Landscape is the leading developer of community solar projects on commercial & industrial rooftops in the United States.
