Job description
We are looking for an experienced Solar Project Manager to own projects from sales handoff through final closeout. This person will coordinate crews, materials, permits, inspections, clients, GCs, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects moving on schedule and to Blue Sky Energy's quality standards.
The right candidate is organized, proactive, field-capable, and comfortable managing both people and details. You must have solar or electrical project experience, crew management experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with homeowners, general contractors, inspectors, and installation teams.
What You'll Do
- Manage solar, battery, EV charger, and smart panel projects from kickoff through closeout.
- Coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, inspections, permits, and site access.
- Visit job sites regularly to troubleshoot issues, check progress, and support field execution.
- Communicate with homeowners, GCs, vendors, inspectors, and the internal office team.
- Review plans, scopes, budgets, schedules, and open project items.
- Track procurement, long-lead materials, and project readiness before installation.
- Keep project tasks, updates, documentation, and handoffs current in Asana.
- Support job costing, timesheet compliance, change orders, and budget tracking.
- Support bidding and estimating by reviewing scopes of work, project requirements, labor needs, materials, and job cost assumptions.
- Ensure work is safe, code-compliant, clean, and completed to BSE standards.
- Help improve internal systems, SOPs, documentation, and field processes.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of project management experience in solar, renewables, electrical, or construction preferred.
- 3+ years of direct solar PV, battery, or electrical project experience required.
- Experience managing field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and installation schedules.
- Experience with bidding, estimating, scopes of work, proposal review, or job costing.
- Strong knowledge of solar PV, battery storage, residential electrical work, permitting, inspections, and utility interconnection.
- Familiarity with Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, EV chargers, and SPAN preferred.
- Working knowledge of NEC code, OSHA requirements, and job site safety standards.
- Comfortable using Asana or similar project management software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, QuickBooks Time, or similar tools.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to travel to job sites across Los Angeles.
Physical Requirements
This is an active, field-facing role. You must be able to travel to job sites, walk active construction areas, climb ladders, access rooftops, lift up to 50 lbs., and work outdoors in variable conditions.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with California law and the ADA.
Who Thrives Here
You'll do well here if you take ownership, communicate early, follow through, and stay ahead of problems before they reach the field.
Our best Project Managers are accountable, organized, calm under pressure, and able to lead crews while maintaining strong relationships with clients, GCs, vendors, and internal team members.
This role is for someone who wants to help build a better company - not just manage a checklist.
Compensation & Benefits
- $65,000 - $95,000+ DOE
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Ongoing training and career advancement
- Collaborative, mission-aligned team
- High-quality custom solar, battery, and smart energy projects across Los Angeles
Blue Sky Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under California or federal law.
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About Blue Sky Energy
Company Overview
Blue Sky Energy, a locally owned installation company operated by Managing Partner Gary Rochlin
HeadquartersPacific Palisades, United States
Founded2006
SizeApproximately 50 employees (source: prospeo.io)
What They Do
Blue Sky Energy specializes in custom solar and battery installation services, focusing on bespoke, architecturally significant projects that require technical complexity and detailed entitlement and construction expertise. The company designs and installs solar panel systems, battery backup systems, microgrids, and EV charging stations tailored to each property's unique energy usage and needs (source: blueskyenergy.solar). Their services extend beyond installation to include consultation, design, and engineering for architects, builders, developers, and municipal entities, emphasizing a design-build approach that manages entitlement, construction, and project closeout (source: blueskyenergy.solar). Operating primarily within the Greater Los Angeles area, including Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills, Blue Sky Energy serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients with a focus on high-end solar and battery projects (source: consumeraffairs.com). The company also offers HVAC services and financing options such as leases, loans, and power purchase agreements, supporting a comprehensive customer experience (source: blueskyenergy.solar).
Projects & Track Record
One of Blue Sky Energy's most notable projects is "Blue Sky – One," a 1.5 MW solar farm located in Taos, New Mexico, which was developed and brought online in September 2012 using a sale-leaseback financing structure (source: linkedin.com). This project utilized single-axis tracking technology and achieved a production factor of 2.2, demonstrating the company's capability in utility-scale solar development (source: linkedin.com). Locally, Blue Sky Energy has completed numerous solar and battery installations across Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Venice, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, and other communities within the Greater Los Angeles area, showcasing a strong regional presence and expertise in custom, architecturally significant projects (source: blueskyenergy.solar). The company also actively supports homeowners in post-fire rebuilding efforts in Pacific Palisades, providing resources related to solar, battery backup, and energy code compliance (source: blueskyenergy.solar).
Recent Developments
Over the past two years, Blue Sky Energy has focused on enhancing its online presence and local outreach, including publishing a Palisades-specific rebuilding resource page to assist homeowners with solar and battery backup solutions amid energy code requirements (source: blueskyenergy.solar). The company updated its website homepage to highlight its 35+ years of combined experience in solar and battery solutions since its founding in 2006 (source: blueskyenergy.solar). Additionally, Blue Sky Energy maintains a career page providing direct contact information for applicants and lists key personnel such as Managing Partner Gary Rochlin and Project Manager Matthew Green, reflecting a lean, founder-led organizational structure (source: blueskyenergy.solar). The company continues to operate within the Greater Los Angeles area, utilizing equipment from leading brands including Tesla, SunPower, LG, and Canadian Solar (source: consumeraffairs.com).
Working There
Blue Sky Energy offers roles primarily centered around project management, solar design, electrical work, installation, and customer coordination, reflecting the company's comprehensive involvement in sales, design, engineering, permitting, construction, and project closeout (source: blueskyenergy.solar). The organization is small and founder-led, with Managing Partner Gary Rochlin and Project Manager Matthew Green playing key leadership roles, suggesting a hands-on management style and close-knit team environment (source: blueskyenergy.solar). While the company does not publicly emphasize a large corporate culture program, it highlights values such as craftsmanship, care, integrity, and delivering custom project solutions, which likely shape the workplace culture and employee experience (source: blueskyenergy.solar).
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