PROJECT MANAGER - Commercial Solar

The Project Manager oversees the complete lifecycle of commercial solar construction projects, leading teams, managing budgets, schedules, and quality control, while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer specifications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and identifying cost‑saving opportunities. Provide weekly (if applicable) communication with customers throughout their project. Oversee all phases of construction, from site preparation to project closeout. Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. Lead and mentor assistant project managers and project managers (both construction and pre‑construction). Lead and mentor project teams, including construction managers, leads, supervisors, and field personnel. Delegate tasks effectively and manage team dynamics to achieve project goals. Foster a culture of safety compliance on job sites. Manage change orders and contract modifications, ensuring proper documentation and approvals. Implement quality control procedures to ensure projects meet specifications and industry standards. Identify and proactively manage project risks, developing contingency plans as needed. Monitor project progress against established timelines and proactively address potential delays. Develop and prepare detailed project reports, including progress updates, financial status, and risk assessments. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, permits, and change orders. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Knowledge and Skill Requirements Education High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred Experience and/or training Strong customer service skills with a positive attitude and superior problem‑solving skills, required Highly motivated with the ability to work amongst a team, and independently, required Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, required Strong written and verbal communication skills, required Expert knowledge of construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations, required Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and client relationships, required Experience/knowledge in state and local permitting requirements, required Experience navigating local inspectors and utility requirements, required Licenses/Certificates Valid Driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insurance, required Licensed Journeyman Electrician, preferred OSHA 30 Certified, required Drone Pilots License, preferred Technology/Equipment Experience as an Electrical or DC Racking foreman on a PV Install over 200KW, preferred QC/QA Work on a PV Install over 200KW, preferred Proficient in interpreting engineering software (i.e. AutoCAD or Bluebeam), preferred Knowledge of Fall Protection and rooftop safety, required Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform physical tasks (i.e. lifting ~75 lbs.), minimally Comfortable working at heights (i.e. on a roof), minimally Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, occasionally Ability to get into awkward positions to adapt to cramped workspaces, occasionally Working in very bright or very dim lighting conditions, occasionally The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Working in various weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, always Working around loud or distracting sounds or noise levels, occasionally Working on-site in the Arch Solar C&I HQ (7764 N. 81 st Street Milwaukee, WI 53223) #J-18808-Ljbffr