Solar Site Manager

Energix North America is hiring a Solar Site Manager based in Arlington, VA, responsible for managing utility-scale solar projects. The role involves project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing construction activities, requiring travel up to 50% in the mid-Atlantic region. Candidates should have 2+ years of project management experience in renewable energy and strong skills in Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.
Our Opportunity:
• Energix is Seeking both Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers!

The Site Manager will be based in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region up to 50% of time. In this role you will be part of the project management team for utility scale solar for our company’s projects, including coordination within the company, contractors, inspectors, consultants, local counties, and other agencies. Site Manager will oversee aspects of projects from permitting phase to closeout and turnover to operations and maintenance team. Responsibilities include estimating, contracting, compiling, and staying within project budget, creating and staying on schedule, and coordinating material procurement and delivery to ensure project is completed in an effective manner.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Prepare contractor agreements written to ensure compliance with project specifications, budget, and schedule
• Manage aspects of project cost accounting and project budgets to limit financial risk
• Manage drawing takeoffs, estimating and subcontractor agreements
• Coordinate aspects of the project work including equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors toward successful implementation of the project
• Work with project stakeholders, both internal and external to develop and maintain the project schedule
• Maintain professional level of communication with subcontractors, equipment and material vendors, owners, inspectors, etc.
• Contribute/manage efforts to problem solve for drawing conflicts and coordination with project consultants, site managers, etc.
• Assist in closeout effort of the projects including commissioning, training, warranties and operation and maintenance manuals for turnover to O&M dept.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a combination of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. If you meet 70% of the items below, we want to talk to you!

• 2+ years track record of expertise in project management, preferably in Utility-scale renewables in Virginia/East Coast. Those with experience as a general contractor will also be considered

• Project and/or case management skills, including managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines

• High level knowledge of solar renewable energy construction process

• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office

• Oversee construction activities, contracts, and finances to deliver projects on time and within budget

• Experienced with Microsoft Project, P6 or similar scheduling software to create and manage critical path project schedule

• Project budgeting, RFI and change order management

• Proficient with contractor outreach and project estimation

• Manage project RFIs and Review project submittals

• Deliver project updates in organized manner

• Coordinate project scheduling, material procurement, inspections, contractor mobilizations, etc. with construction superintendents/site managers

• Strong technical understanding of drawings and specifications such that one can add value to troubleshooting/problem solving communication with contractors and superintendents

Soft Skills:

•Independent thinker able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment

•Proven ability to produce error-free work under deadline

•Team player with strong initiative, intrinsically motivated, works autonomously

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, negotiating and customer service

•Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities and public officials

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related or construction management field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted

Energix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Energix does not and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic in any of its activities or operations, including employment decisions, selection of vendors and clients, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Energix team, as well as with our contractors, vendors, and clients.