Senior Project Manager

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager oversees Project Managers leading construction sites and supervises the installation workforce to meet schedule requirements. This role ensures a safe, clean work environment throughout the installation process, provides leadership to installation personnel, supports problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts, and delivers financial feedback and operational support to the Vice President of Operations. The position involves a blend of office and field responsibilities with required travel to job sites and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
• Enforce rules and regulations; take disciplinary action when necessary and report actions to the Vice President of Operations and Human Resources.
• Instruct and assist employees to install safely and productively while meeting quality requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and job sites.
• Coordinate subcontractors and partners, including LV electrical, MV electrical, surveyors, concrete, temporary labor, civil inspectors, and Miss Dig.
• Support workforce and installation project scheduling in partnership with the Vice President of Operations.
• Ensure employees are properly trained to safely install quality solar arrays.
• Ensure required materials are available to support productive installation.
• Document accidents and complete required reports.
• Support hiring efforts with the Vice President of Operations and HR to meet installation schedule needs.
• Evaluate new job packets for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure customer and internal quality standards are achieved and maintain properly documented evidence.
• Promote and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships; serve as the key contact for jobsite issues.
• Partner with the Purchasing Manager to order materials/supplies on time and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement methodologies with installation team members.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance requirements on company-owned equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license; ability to obtain a valid and appropriate driver’s license (CDL) to maintain employment (CDL certification preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of construction, installation, and quality systems experience; utility-scale projects of 5 MW+ or behind-the-meter commercial/industrial projects preferred; AC and DC electrical installation experience preferred.
• NABCEP Certified Installation Professional (required).
• MIOSHA 30 Certification (required).

Qualifications

• Physical capability to work in varied positions/environments (stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting) for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders; occasional lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet vision and endurance requirements for a minimum of 8 hours daily.
• Work environment: office environment approximately 50% of the time with frequent interruptions and multitasking; standard office equipment including Microsoft Office.
• Travel requirements: day travel required approximately 50% of the time; overnight travel required approximately 25% of the time to support job sites and customers.