Project Manager - Solar at Solar Impact, Inc.

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!

$80,000 - $100,000 DOE

• 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

• 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.