Project Manager - Solar

Company: Solar Impact, Inc.
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

We're hiring a driven Construction Project Manager to oversee residential and commercial solar energy system installations. You'll oversee entire construction projects. Our ideal candidate will be an effective problem-solver who loves motivating people, thrives on achievement, has a passion for building, and has a history of finishing construction on time and within budget. If you're a natural-born leader who thrives on motivating a team and ensuring excellence in the finished product, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

--- Inform key stakeholders of the status of the project by producing regular progress reports
--- Acquire the appropriate licenses and permits from the corresponding authorities and ensure construction is up to code
--- Establish organizational processes for tools, equipment, and vehicles and arrange for maintenance as needed
--- Conduct business with external vendors, contractors, and critical subcontractors to negotiate profitable contracts
--- Manage general contractors and construction workers and give guidance as needed to ensure high-quality project performance
--- Prevent injuries, slowdowns, and project risks by demanding complete adherence to health and safety standards on construction sites, and reporting safety regulation issues promptly
--- Conduct business with external vendors, contractors, and critical subcontractors to negotiate profitable contracts
--- Keep key stakeholders informed of the project's status by producing frequent progress reports
--- Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable
--- Determine the project deliverables and specifications, including the project scope, necessary project resources, and estimated labor needed by collaborating with clients, engineers, designers, JHAs, vendors, and subcontractors
--- Manage the installation schedule, coordinating all construction timelines and operations into an intuitive plan so the team is on track to meet deadlines
--- Supervise crew leads and subcontractors, providing direction when needed to ensure the quality of the job
--- Requisition of materials, equipment, and services on time and within the project budget
--- Ensure all necessary permits and licenses are obtained from the appropriate authorities and ensure construction is up to code
--- Communicate billing milestones to Accounting in a timely manner
--- Keep project management tools and software up to date
--- Provide technical assistance to crew members as needed and identify areas for training
--- Check to commission reports at the end of each project. Facilitate handoff back to Sales/Service

Qualifications:

--- Strong communication skills, leadership skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and time-management skills
--- College degree (Bachelor's) in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field
--- Experience using construction or project management software preferred
--- Finished training for OSHA 30 license
--- Possess a deep understanding of the construction industry and the entire building process, including building codes, blueprints, permits, construction equipment, material resources, project management principles, and construction methods
--- Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly valued
--- Excellent time-management, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
--- Experience using construction or project management software preferred
--- Finished training for OSHA 30 license
--- At least one year of previous experience as a construction project manager required
--- Understanding of solar energy systems and/or roofing desired
--- Post-secondary credential or Journeyman-level training
--- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
--- Supervisory, budgeting, and planning experience
--- In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and the entire building process, including building codes, blueprints, permits, construction equipment, material resources, construction processes, and project management principles

About Company:
Solar Impact, Inc. is a licensed electrical and solar installation contractor in North Central Florida with a seasoned team of solar professionals. Founded in 2007, we have successfully installed hundreds of solar arrays, including landmark solar projects around the state of Florida.



We proudly operate an employee-owned company that provides PTO, Group Health, 401k, and Profit-Sharing benefits to our team members. Our customer base includes homeowners, small businesses, public schools, multi-national companies, agricultural businesses, utilities, and many of our own employee-owners. We have been voted Gainesville Business of the Year for our Commitment to the Environment.

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