Solar Installation Project Manager
PMs for Hire · Ontario, CA · 1 mo ago
Project ManagementFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle: site survey → engineering → permits → installation → inspection → PTO.
- Build and maintain project schedules; anticipate risks and adjust plans proactively to ensure timely completion.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, business customers, and subcontractors.
- Cookordinate field crews and subcontractors; ensure proper labor allocation and daily execution of work.
- Submit material requests; verify equipment accuracy and on-site readiness.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including photos, redlines, as-builts, and inspection packages.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, AHJ requirements, OSHA safety standards, and utility interconnection guidelines.
- Monitor installation quality, reduce rework, and drive first-time inspection pass rates.
- Report project status, delays, and KPIs to operations leadership.
- Support operational improvements, standard processes, and project closeout best practices.
- Perform other project-related duties as directed by management.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience managing solar or construction projects.
- Strong understanding of PV installation workflow, AHJ permitting, and utility interconnection processes.
- Ability to read and interpret plan sets (roof layouts, wire schedules, 1-lines, structural notes).
- Skilled in scheduling and managing subcontractors and internal crews.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Familiarity with CRM and project management tools (Salesforce, JobNimbus, Buildertrend, Aurora, Solo, etc.).
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, take feedback, and improve.
- Preferred NABCEP PV Associate or OSHA 10/30 certification.
- Preferred Experience with battery storage systems (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, FranklinWH, SolarEdge, SolaX, etc.).
- Preferred Electrical or construction field experience.