Solar/Battery Systems Project Manager

American Solar Corp is seeking a full-time Solar/Battery Systems Project Manager in Sausalito, CA. The role involves overseeing renewable energy projects, ensuring timely completion within budget, and maintaining effective communication with clients and teams. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in solar or energy storage, strong project management skills, and a focus on customer service. Alternative schedules may be considered for the right candidate.
Project Manager Job Description

American Solar has an immediate opening for a motivated and experienced project manager. This full-time position focuses on high-end, high-quality renewable energy systems, including Solar, Energy Storage and EV Chargers.

The ideal candidate confidently represents American Solar in client-facing meetings and communications, while also effectively taking on both leadership and supportive roles within the internal team. The PM is expected to pivot with ease from large-scale, complex problem solving to managing smaller, yet equally important issues on a day-to-day basis including addressing team concerns and ensuring smooth communication across all levels of the project. The individual in this role embraces challenges and adapts to change with grace, always prioritizing the success of the project and the company.

We are a relationship-focused company that offers the highest quality project and customer service. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team and shift our society towards the adoption of renewable energy. The ideal applicant brings well organized thinking, planning, strong teamwork and an inspired attitude focused on exemplary customer service. We are happy to consider alternative schedules including part-time for the right candidate.

The Role

At American Solar, the Project Manager shepherds projects through the development phase in support of the Sales/Engineering team, is responsible to plan, monitor and control the installation and to provide post-construction services. Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications by leading a team, managing resources, mitigating risks, and effectively communicating with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Desired Level of Experience and Qualifications
• Project Management credential highly valued
• Project Management experience working with client teams
• 3-5 years in the solar or energy storage industries (or construction-related fields)
• Demonstrated ability and self-motivation to get projects closed and completed independently
• Basic understanding of solar electric/battery system design, and installation best practices
• Exemplary communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• The ability to move quickly from analog to digital thinking
• Experience with project management tools and CRM systems
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office 365 tools including Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word

Key Responsibilities

Initialization/Sale Phase

In support of the Sales and Engineering:
• Define and Negotiate Scope of Work
• Perform Site Visit(s)
• Inform Preliminary Designs
• Support Plan Development
• Review and Negotiate Contract Terms

Planning Phase

Closely coordinate with Client Team, Sales Team and Operations Team
• Contract Management
• Realize Scope of Work through planning with internal/external partners
• Actively reconcile Client Team vision and Project Team vision to deliver an ideal product
• Manage Deliverables
• Identify and Communicate Risks
• Identify and Affect Strategies to Manage Dependencies
• Work through Preliminary Designs with Client Team for approval to bring plans to Permit Stage
• Create and actively manage Schedule of Values
• Site visits as needed
• Subcontractor / Adjacent-Trade Scope Delineation
• Steer procurement of Long Lead or Big-Ticket items

Construction Phase

In Support of the Operations Production Team:
• Monitor project progress, identify risk and scope issues and troubleshoot
• Implement, control and document change
• Solve for anomalies i.e., one-off material sourcing, scope issues

Post-Construction Phase
• Define scope for Annual Service Contract
• Support Close Out and Client Training
• Define scope for Annual Service Contract
• Negotiate Pricing and Contract Terms

American Solar is an equal opportunity employer. Annual compensation includes base compensation plus bonus commensurate with abilities, experience and performance. Company offers medical benefits, paid vacation and 401(k) options.

American Solar is a well-established solar and energy storage design, engineering and construction company. We installed Sunpower panels for 15 years as an elite dealer as well as many other manufacturers. We design and install storage systems by Tesla, Franklin Whole Home, Sol-Ark, Schneider. We are based in beautiful Sausalito, California.

CA License 905389

Job Type: Full-time, Open to Part time for Right Candidate

Pay: $100,000-$150,000+ based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:
• Yearly pay

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Experience:
• Construction: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Sausalito, CA 94965 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sausalito, CA 94965