Solar Project Manager

POSITION: Solar Project Manager

LOCATION: NJ, PA (This job listing is posted in multiple locations in the Delaware Valley as we are commutable. Please do not submit multiple applications to Independence Solar. Thank you!)

About Independence Solar

Independence Solar is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including one of the top five largest rooftop solar arrays (10 MW) in North America.

Independence Solar handles all aspects of a commercial solar energy installation – from feasibility, permitting, financing and construction, to ongoing maintenance and operations. We differ from most solar installers in that we ‘wow’ our clients. First, we engineer the highest quality and safest solar designs onto our customers’ sites. Next, we actively manage the construction process so that our customers actually have a positive experience. Finally, we provide ongoing operations and maintenance in order to maximize our customers’ return on their solar investments.

Our growing team operates with an entrepreneurial “take ownership” attitude, driven by a mission to deliver clean energy solutions for our clients and a healthier planet for everyone. Independence Solar offers a competitive salary/benefit package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Description

We are looking for a candidate with general project management experience – construction, business or technical project implementation. Experience with solar PV, commercial electrical or general commercial GC construction is preferred. The Project Manager would “own” the responsibility to manage and execute multiple solar projects (possibly 3-10 simultaneously) through various phases:

• Development (Pre-Construction) – Design, permitting, utility approvals
• Construction – Procurement, timeline, subcontractor management, changes
• Ongoing Operations – Triage and direct field technicians

Position Responsibilities

• Design: Oversee system design process, including initial site evaluation and plan sets
• Utility Interconnection: Submit applications and managing the approval process
• Permits: Responsible for local approvals – including zoning, permitting, fire department and other
• Procurement: Procure major system components (panels, inverters, racking, switchgear)
• Technology evaluation, bidding, vendor selection, purchase orders, and logistics

• Subcontractors: Manage subcontractors, including bidding, selection, contracting and scheduling
• Schedule: Maintain timelines, including coordinating with customer, subcontractors, vendors, towns and utility
• Ongoing Operations – Prioritize daily maintenance issues and annual inspections

Candidate Attributes

• Detail-oriented and organized; able to handle multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize and deliver on schedule with a sense of urgency
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated personality with “do what it takes to get the job done” attitude
• Ability to work through resistance; overcome “no” and inspire others with strong communication skills
• Equally high comfort-level utilizing technology, telephone and face-to-face interactions to accomplish project goals

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• relevant: 3 years (Required)
• project management: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location:

• One location
• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

Schedule::

• Monday to Friday