Project Manager - Solar Construction

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee utility-scale solar projects from permitting and pre-construction through construction, commissioning, and final handover to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team.

Based at our Arlington, VA headquarters, this position requires regular travel throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, and construction oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage solar construction projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and critical path milestones.
• Prepare and administer contractor agreements, subcontractor contracts, and procurement activities.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, inspectors, utilities, and local permitting authorities.
• Review construction drawings and specifications to resolve technical conflicts and field issues.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and schedule performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate commissioning, punch lists, warranties, as-built drawings, and final O&M handover.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports, where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience in renewable energy, preferably in utility-scale solar construction.
• Strong understanding of solar construction processes and project controls.
• Experience managing project budgets, contracts, RFIs, change orders, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, construction estimating, and drawing interpretation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Work Location

This is an on-site position based at our Arlington, VA headquarters, with regular travel to solar construction sites throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.