Project Manager - Solar Division

Job Description

Job Description

Neil Kelly Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Solar team. If you have a solid understanding of solar and/or construction project management, ease with technology, and the ability to track projects from start to finish, we invite you to apply!

About Neil Kelly

Founded in 1947 with a $100 investment, Neil Kelly has grown into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected residential remodeling firms. We are known for award-winning design, exceptional craftsmanship, sustainability leadership, and a culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We build projects. We build careers. And we build long-term client relationships.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee the solar installation team, ensuring proper scheduling, workload distribution, and safety compliance.
• Ensure high-quality installations that meet client expectations and job budgets.
• Collaborate with the solar team on design, budgeting, and feasibility while verifying the accuracy of the one-line diagram.
• Handle documentation and coordination for incentives, interconnections, permits, and inspections.
• Manage material orders and provide accurate job costing information to optimize project costs.
• Work with engineers to fulfill requirements from Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Facilitate permitting and coordinating inspections with AHJ.
• Collaborate with administrative support to provide clients with system manuals, invoices, and tax documents.

Who We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the solar industry, preferably in solar project management.
• Familiarity with current coding requirements. 
• Proficiency in developing and adapting short and long-range work programs for project completion. 
• Experience in planning, assigning, coordinating, and evaluating work for employees and trade contractors. 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with various teams and quick turnaround. 
• Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a direct communication style.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings including criminal background, motor vehicle report, and drug screenings.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a monthly base salary in addition to commissions. Benefits include:

• Monthly vehicle stiped.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Company paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.

This is a full-time, onsite role with a Monday through Friday schedule with some flexibility based on business needs. Regular travel throughout the Portland market and surrounding areas to job sites is required.

To learn more about Neil Kelly, please visit our website: 

Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To ensure the utmost safety and security for our clients and employees, we are a drug free workplace. Final candidates will be submitted for a background, reference check, and drug screen .