Senior Solar Project Manager (Construction) Light Industrial & Trade
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 (Construction) to guide a team of project managers who on a day-to-day basis coordinate AHJ inspections, utility status update calls, and various construction contractors to keep project schedules, budgets, and scope within tolerance of pre-approved project plans. This role requires routine site visits to ensure various construction activities are coordinated effectively. This is an onsite position in Washington, DC and pays $95,000-$105,000 per year.
Senior Solar Project Manager Responsibilities:
Provide direction, motivation, and support to team members as needed. Perform quality control analysis on the team’s project statuses though CRM software.
Collaborate closely with Project Management to develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans. This includes ensuring alignment of timelines, budgets, and resources with project goals, as well as coordinating critical aspects such as material deliveries, crane operations, permits, and equipment rentals.
Collaborate closely with the Procurement Team to synchronize procurement activities with project schedules. Additionally, provide critical feedback on material and equipment choices, ensuring that selections and delivery timelines are tailored to meet field requirements and project-specific needs.
Finalize, manage, and maintain compliance with construction contracts, construction permits, interconnection approvals, and subcontractor agreements. Lead the selection of various contractors, making well-informed decisions that balance budget constraints with overall project objectives.
Work in partnership with the O&M team to establish and implement effective quality control measures in collaboration with subcontractors, ensuring the highest work standards are consistently met.
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.
Relay crucial field feedback to ensure that site preparations are fully aligned with construction needs, facilitating smooth workflows and optimal resource allocation.
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.
Coordinate project closeout and punch lists to ensure successful project closeout with Finance Team and handoff to Asset Management & Operations teams. smooth workflows and optimal resource allocation.
Senior Solar Project Manager Qualifications:
Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or a related discipline
Experience in commercial solar construction
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
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.
