Solar Project Manager (Maryland)

Solar Landscape is seeking a Solar Project Manager in Ellicott City, MD, responsible for managing solar projects, including planning, budgeting, construction management, and quality control. The role involves coordinating with engineering teams, managing safety and quality plans, and serving as the main contact for customers. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least 5 years of field construction management experience.
About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States. We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.

To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.

About The Role

We are currently looking to fill the position of Project Manager.

The Project Manager is responsible for the management of all aspects of solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, construction management, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide both leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success.

Responsibilities
• Plan, budget, manage, and complete PV projects of moderate complexity, or multiple projects of lesser complexity simultaneously.
• Coordinate design and permitting activities with engineering team and local authorities.
• Work with Safety Manager to develop Site Specific Health and Safety Plans and implement safety procedures.
• Manage Quality Control and develop/implement Site Specific Quality Management Plan.
• Develop construction schedules for assigned projects.
• Solicit, negotiate, and execute subcontracts and purchase orders with timely delivery to support the project schedule.
• Schedule and manage deliveries of materials and equipment. Maintain accurate receiving records and provide timely follow up to missing items, damaged goods, backorders, etc.
• Plan, execute, and take responsibility for self-performed work and managing labor crews and subcontractors. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend.
• Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production.
• Trains Foremen on pre-planning, surveying, plan reading, productivity, efficiency, economical crew size, quality workmanship, and safety to ensure projects are expeditiously constructed.
• Act as primary point of contact for Customers and Key Stakeholders while organizing and leading regular meetings.
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding safety, quality, schedule, and cost forecasting.
• Complete all job closeout procedures including AHJ inspections, interconnection, testing, documentation, Owner’s Engineer reviews, Independent Engineer reviews.
• Manage, train, and supervise project team; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development.
• Support sales activities with estimates, contract review, and client communication.
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in field construction management.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), and Microsoft Project.
• Deep understanding of rooftop, ground-mount, and carport commercial PV construction methods.
• Knowledge of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections.
• Familiarity with Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, PPA, EPC Contracts, and project accounting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to various job sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none.

Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry:
• Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.
• Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food.
• Also included for employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!