Solar Construction Project Manager

Summary

Join ICAST, a nonprofit dedicated to green upgrades for affordable housing, as a Solar Construction Project Manager. You will manage all aspects of solar projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious completion with high customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, maintaining schedules and budgets, communicating with clients, and providing status reports. The role requires 3 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager or Superintendent with a Solar EPC/Installation firm. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, a 403b retirement plan, unlimited PTO, and remote work options. Travel is expected at 50%. This is an intermediate-level position reporting to the National Construction Manager.

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience as a Construction Project Manager or Superintendent w/ a Solar EPC/Installation firm working on commercial or multifamily projects
• Ability to manage and bring to successful completion multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors and internal support staff to efficiently complete Solar installation projects – both rooftop and larger ground mount
• Develop and maintain on-time schedule, budget, and quality requirements, for all projects
• Maintain regular communications with clients and contractors to address concerns and provide status updates
• Travel to jobsites to ensure project starts, progresses, and is completed per contractual obligations
• Provide direct assistance to internal staff for coordination, planning, scheduling, subcontracting, and scope clarifications
• Provide regular status reports to ICAST Management
• Complete ICAST onboarding process within 1 week of start date and training program within 30 days of start
• Assume the Solar Project Manager role for existing and new projects within 30 days of start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of PV & energy storage system design, site selection, construction, and commissioning processes
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, etc.)
• Prior experience with project management software, ideally smart sheet
• Possess a general understanding of solar and battery incentive programs

Benefits

• Company Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plan for the employee at no cost!
• Available Vision and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan available on day 1
• Unlimited PTO Plan
• ICAST is a qualifying employer for Federal public student loan forgiveness