I’m partnered with a top electrical contractor in the C&I Solar space to help find a skilled Solar Project Manager for their growing team. They have been consistently named as one of Ohio’s top solar contractors for the past 40+ years. Some travel will be required to job sites throughout MI, PA, and OH, but there is flexibility to 1 day / week work from home.

This company is known for its quality-driven approach, long-standing relationships, and its status as an employee-owned firm. With projects ranging from $300K to $3M and a strong backlog, this is a stable and rewarding opportunity.

Job Duties:

• Manage all materials, labor, and scheduling for commercial solar projects from kickoff to closeout.

• Conduct site takeoffs, create procurement lists, and coordinate with the Procurement Officer to ensure materials are ordered accurately and on time.

• Lead daily safety briefings and maintain site compliance with environmental and task-specific conditions.

• Handle project documentation: change orders, progress reports, RFIs, labor tracking, and inspection coordination.

• Ensure quality standards are met and that installations align with engineered plans.

• Oversee site testing and commissioning of solar arrays, managing all steps through permit closeout.

• Manage 2–4 active projects at once (totaling 5–8 per year).

• Projects last 45 to 150 days and are located across MI, PA, and OH (prior work in IL, IN, KY).

Requirements:

• Experience leading crews on outdoor electrical or solar construction projects.

• Strong working knowledge of NEC (National Electric Code).

• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 and NABCEP Solar PV certificates are a strong plus.

• Clean background and valid driver’s license required for multi-state travel.

• Technical proficiency: Microsoft Office, email/text communication, interpreting technical drawings, project management software.

• Bonus: Experience with heavy equipment or PV commissioning is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $80,000 – $100,000

• Bonuses:

  • Profit Sharing: ~$5,000–$15,000/year

  • Job Cost Incentive Program: ~$5,000–$25,000/year

• Health: 70% employer-paid premium

• Insurance: Paid life insurance ($10K), short-term & long-term disability

• Time Off:

  • 7 paid holidays

  • 5 vacation days after 90 days

  • 10 vacation days after 1 year

  • 4 personal days per year

• Retirement: 401(k) with stock ownership offered after 1,000 hours worked