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Solar Project Manager

LVI Associates

Join a growing renewable energy EPC focused on commercial and industrial solar, energy storage, and microgrid projects. This position will lead projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover, serving as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating across engineering, procurement, safety, accounting, field operations, and subcontractors.
What You'll Do

Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Location:

In-Office
Compensation:

Base + Sign-on + Benefits
Manage renewable energy construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
Serve as the primary customer-facing project leader throughout project execution.
Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, accounting, safety, field supervision, and O&M teams.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
Manage subcontractors, field crews, equipment procurement, and site logistics.
Ensure compliance with permitting requirements, inspections, and incentive programs.
Track project financial performance and maximize project profitability.
Identify scope changes and manage change orders.
Lead project testing, commissioning coordination, and closeout documentation.
Conduct lessons learned reviews and support continuous process improvement.
What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
2-5 years of electrical construction project management experience.
1-2+ years of renewable energy experience.
Knowledge of commercial solar PV, energy storage, microgrids, and utility interactions.
Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and subcontractor management skills.
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and customer relationships.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Project, and AI tools.
NABCEP PVIP certification is a plus.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
Why This Role

Direct ownership of high-impact renewable energy projects.
Exposure to solar, energy storage, and microgrid technologies.
Significant customer-facing responsibility and project leadership opportunities.
Cross-functional visibility across engineering, construction, procurement, and operations.
Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding renewable energy platform.

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