Commercial Project Manager

Commercial Project Manager BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUNSTRONG MANAGEMENT SunStrong Management is a leading independent asset management and servicing platform specializing in residential and commercial solar energy portfolios. SunStrong provides end-to-end services including operations and maintenance, customer billing and support, asset performance management, and investor reporting. The company partners with leading capital providers to optimize clean energy assets at scale, supporting the growth of distributed renewable energy while delivering reliable performance and exceptional customer experience. THE COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER POSITION SunStrong Management is searching for a Commercial Project Manager (PM) responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale solar projects, including re-powering initiatives, major remediation work, and battery energy storage system (BESS) installations. This is a remote role overseeing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards, contractual obligations, and customer expectations. The PM works cross-functionally with various engineering, procurement, construction, O&M, safety, asset management, subcontractors, and landowners to ensure smooth execution and high-quality project delivery. COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES Project Planning & Pre-Construction Lead development of project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and risk assessments for C&I and utility-scale solar and BESS projects with Field Service Partners. Conduct site assessments, walkdowns, and constructability reviews for re-powering scopes and remediation activities. Develop project execution plans, staffing plans, QA/QC plans, and safety plans. Coordinate design reviews and ensure engineering deliverables support the scope of work. Support procurement activities, supplier evaluations, and material forecasting. Project Execution & Delivery Oversee all field work, subcontractor performance, and construction progress. Manage construction activities including module swaps, inverter refreshes, RSD retrofits, tracker repairs, BOS replacements, and BESS installations. Ensure adherence to NEC, IEEE, UL, AHJ requirements, and utility rules. Monitor project progress, production rates, and sequencing. Facilitate project meetings and resolve field issues, RFIs, and conflicts. Safety & Compliance Enforce site safety requirements and compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and internal safety programs. Oversee JHAs, PEC/LOTO requirements, tailboard meetings, and incident reporting. Ensure subcontractor alignment with safety standards. Contract & Financial Management Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and revenue recognition. Oversee contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and vendor invoicing. Track scope deviations and negotiate change orders. Ensure projects meet margin targets and financial KPIs. Commissioning & Closeout Coordinate commissioning for solar and BESS systems. Manage QA/QC punch lists, inverter startups, EMS/SCADA integration, and utility witness testing. Ensure delivery of as-builts, manuals, reports, warranties, and training. Lead lessons-learned reviews. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or related field preferred. 3+ years of C&I or utility-scale solar project management experience. Experience with BESS deployments strongly preferred. Strong understanding of electrical systems, trackers, BOS, civil/structural work. Proficiency with MS Project, P6, Procore, or Smartsheet. Strong financial, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to travel as needed. Benefits SunStrong Management offers a rich and affordable Health & Wellness Benefits package that includes: PPO and HDHP Medical Plans, buy-up plans for both Dental and Vision, ancillaries such as Accident, Critical illness, Hospital indemnity, Employer sponsored Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and Legal services along with multiple add-ons. Our 401(k) Package includes a Safe Harbor Match of 100% up to the first 4% and 50% on the next 2% with immediate vesting. #J-18808-Ljbffr