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Project Manager - Solar Electric Installation

Solar Impact
Contract
On-site
Gainesville, Florida, United States
$80,000 - $100,000 USD yearly

We’re hiring a driven construction project manager to oversee residential and commercial solar energy system installations. You’ll oversee entire construction projects. Our ideal candidate will be an effective problem-solver who loves motivating people, thrives on achievement, has a passion for building, and has a history of finishing construction on time and within budget. If you’re a natural-born leader who thrives on motivating a team and ensuring excellence in the finished product, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

  • Prevent injuries, slowdowns, and project risks by demanding complete adherence to health and safety standards on construction sites, and reporting safety regulation issues promptly
  • Conduct business with external vendors, contractors, and critical subcontractors to negotiate profitable contracts
  • Keep key stakeholders informed of the project’s status by producing frequent progress reports
  • Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable
  • Determine the project deliverables and specifications, including the project scope, necessary project resources, and estimated labor needed by collaborating with clients, engineers, designers, JHAs, vendors, and subcontractors
  • Manage the installation schedule, coordinating all construction timelines and operations into an intuitive plan so the team is on track to meet deadlines
  • Supervise crew leads and subcontractors, providing direction when needed to ensure the quality of the job
  • Requisition of materials, equipment, and services on time and within the project budget
  • Ensure all necessary permits and licenses are obtained from the appropriate authorities and ensure construction is up to code
  • Communicate billing milestones to Accounting in a timely manner
  • Keep project management tools and software up to date
  • Provide technical assistance to crew members as needed and identify areas for training
  • Check to commission reports at the end of each project. Facilitate handoff back to Sales/Service

  • Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly valued
  • Excellent time-management, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
  • Experience using construction or project management software preferred
  • Finished training for OSHA 30 license
  • At least one year of previous experience as a construction project manager required
  • Understanding of solar energy systems and/or roofing desired
  • Post-secondary credential or Journeyman-level training
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Supervisory, budgeting, and planning experience
  • In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and the entire building process, including building codes, blueprints, permits, construction equipment, material resources, construction processes, and project management principles