Senior Solar Project Manager Professional - Non IT
Washington , DC Direct Hire Mar 13, 2025
Employment Enterprises, Inc. is supporting a full-service solar energy company, based in, and serving the District of Columbia. With over 40 years of combined industry experience, the company understands the nuances of developing, financing, and operating solar projects in Washington, D.C. We are searching for a Senior Solar Project Manager to be responsible for guiding the broader project management team and communicating with all stakeholders to complete development of complex commercial solar projects ranging from 100KW-3MW in size. You will work autonomously as a member of a cross-functioning development team to plan and design commercial solar projects around Washington, D.C and surrounding areas. This is an onsite position in Washington, DC and pays $90,000-$100,000 per year.
Senior Solar Project Manager Responsibilities:
Provide direction, motivation, and support to team members as needed. Assist Director of Project Management with quality control assessments on the team’s project statuses though CRM software.
Establish timelines, budgets, and resource plans that align with project goals. Draft and execute essential project documents such as solar feasibility reports (project charters), production analysis, and notice of final designs.
Ensure compliance with communicated project plans, track project budgets, and schedules. Record key notes and track project status in project management software. Ensure projects meet their milestone goals and deadlines, while working with finance and sales team to manage key stakeholder expectations.
Provide critical feedback to the engineering team based on insights from the field install team and subcontractors. This feedback will ensure that project designs are continually optimized for construction efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Actively monitor and manage project budgets and timelines, incorporating field feedback to make necessary adjustments and ensure that projects remain on budget and on schedule. Identify critical paths and prioritize resource allocation.
Collaborate with engineering teams to obtain utility interconnection and permit approvals. Prepare necessary project documentation to facilitate Notice to Proceed (NTP) with the finance team.
Work with Pre-Con PM team to relay crucial field feedback to ensure that site preparations are fully aligned with construction needs, facilitating smooth workflows and optimal resource allocation.
Senior Solar Project Manager Qualifications:
Degree in project management, engineering, architecture or a related discipline
Experience in C&I or utility scale solar project management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Experience with SiteTracker/Salesforce CRM is a strong plus
Strong understanding of NEC and IBC regulations
Experience with Smartsheet or Microsoft Projects
Strong people skills and excellent oral and written communication.
Valid driver’s license and must be able to legally work in the U.S.
What we offer:
401k Plan With 3% Employer Contribution
Unlimited Leave Policy
Choice of Medical Plans (1 fully paid)
Company Paid Dental Plan
Vision plan available
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Company Paid Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Professional Growth and Development
“Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”
Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.
