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Solar Project Manager II
Organization
Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
Organization Summary
The Project Manager II – Solar is a site-based project management role that oversees and drives utility-scale solar projects.
Posting Date
Closing Date
Location in MN
Metro
Job type
full-time
Salary
Anticipated base salary range: $129,000 - $161,000
Primary Duties
Client Management:
- Deliver projects aligned with client expectations and maintain strong client relationships.
Planning & Scheduling:
- Lead project planning, permitting, kickoff, progress, and closeout meetings.
- Manage project timelines from preconstruction through completion.
Budget & Contracts:
- Oversee budgeting, cost forecasting, procurement, and materials.
- Manage contracts, change orders, and ensure compliance with all contractual terms.
Leadership & Team Management:
- Recruit, guide, and manage site personnel and discipline leads.
- Ensure team adherence to systems, quality checks, and safety protocols.
- Foster continuous improvement and positive work culture.
Quality, Safety & Environment:
- Implement and audit QA/QC, Safety (SMS), Environmental (EMS), and Quality (QMS) systems.
- Ensure training, certifications, and environmental compliance for field staff.
General Duties:
- Align team goals with company objectives.
- Provide performance feedback and support employee growth.
- Attend work consistently and follow all company policies.
- Support special projects as assigned.
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience (8 years) is required.
- 5+ years of project management experience is required
- 4+ years of Solar EPC experience is preferred
- Ability to travel 75-100% Domestically
- A valid driver’s license is required
- Advanced level of knowledge in:
- Estimating work efforts
- Change orders
- Project Permits
- Leadership
- Team building
- Mentor and facilitator
- Decision making
- QA/QC Processes
- Development of processes and procedures
- Continuous improvement such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management
- Understanding environmental concepts, including permit requirements
- Interpreting state rules and regulations
- Project Finance
- Contract Management
- Sub-Contractor, vendor, and materials management
- Construction drawing review
- Drawing Quantity Takeoff
- Engineering management
- Communication, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations
- Reporting
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio)
- Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera 6)
- Job costing or accounting software
- Functional competencies include building strategic partnerships, accountability, customer focus, system thinking, and excellence
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