Project Manager

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full-time
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week. Days and schedules may vary.
REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of commercial distributed solar and solar-plus-storage construction projects from post-contract execution through final completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards by coordinating closely with external EPCs, engineers, subcontractors, hosts, landlords, investors, and internal team members. The Project Manager brings strong technical acumen in solar and storage development, excels at managing cross-functional internal and external relationships, and ensures strict adherence to internal processes, contractual obligations, and reporting requirements, with the ability to provide creative solutions when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Be extremely well-versed in and be the primary person to uphold and execute the requirements, deadlines, and other obligations of executed EPC agreements and construction-related deliverables in associated documents and contracts (PPA/SSA, MIPA, Leases, etc.).
Manage and monitor construction progress across multiple projects by coordinating with EPCs, third-party engineers, and subcontractors.
Obtain, manage, approve, and record key project documents as they relate to EPC contract scope of work and deliverables (permitting, design/site plans, interconnection, surveys and reports, floodplain and wetlands, parcel/plat maps, etc.)
Lead and facilitate recurring project meetings with EPC partners and independent engineers to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely resolution of issues. Develop, track, and maintain detailed internal construction schedules based off these meetings.
Review, validate, and approve technical deliverables and proof-of-progress documentation to confirm milestone completion against contract requirements. Coordinate approval and payment with accounting team.
Organize, track, and maintain all project documentation and deliverables within internal systems (CRM Capsule, Google Workspace) and external partner data rooms.
Support external investor and financing transactions by compiling, responding to, and filing required due diligence documentation.
Review project acquisition due diligence materials related to design, production modeling, permitting, and property matters.
Provide clear, timely internal reporting on project status, risks, and challenges; proactively develop and present cost-effective and sometimes creative solutions to mitigate delays and resolve issues.
Work closely with legal counsel and executive leadership to identify, escalate, and resolve legal, contractual, or business issues arising during the construction phase.
Track critical dates to ensure project viability and compliance with regulatory, contractual, and industry deadlines.
Partner with the Development Team to ensure a seamless transition from contract negotiation to project execution with offtakers and EPC partners.
Coordinate with the Asset Manager as projects approach mechanical completion to ensure warranties are secured, monitoring systems are properly configured prior to PTO, and post-energization issues are identified and resolved promptly.
Collaborate with the Asset Manager on solving on-site issues and technical concerns and report out to executive team, as needed.
Coordinate with the COO to prepare consistent project reporting and actively participate in problem-solving discussions with commercial solar clients and financing partners.
Identify and communicate with executive leadership regarding business decisions, contract changes, and amendments across all projects under construction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Minimum Associate's degree and 5+ years’ work experience in related fields. Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in project management, construction management, or similar field preferred.
Strong solar and solar + storage development technical acumen
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Process and detailed-oriented
Strong organization and project management skills
Contract management and delivery

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience
Matching 401k with a sustainability-oriented retirement fund
Unlimited PTO
Partially paid health care for the individual and family
Ability to contribute to an FSA plan
One hour a month of paid volunteer time
Annual reimbursement for reducing your personal environmental impact
Continued learning and development reimbursement
A culture where all team members get to participate in the strategic direction of the company

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position currently has no internal supervisory role but may in the future. Does have a supervisory role over independent engineer and interfaces regularly with Asset Manager.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
In-office work at our headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado at least twice per week (Tuesday and Thursday) required for this position

May occasionally be requested to travel nationally to worksites

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position consists of computer work, with potentially for meetings with partners and site visits at commercial properties.

ABOUT SOLARIS ENERGY, INC.

Grown from non-profit roots, Solaris Energy is a Colorado Public Benefit Cooperative and Certified B Corporation that provides experienced, value-driven C&I distributed solar and solar + storage (200kW - 10MW) development, finance, and asset management services. We accelerate the widespread deployment of distributed solar energy systems and storage solutions by offering customers low-cost financing to reduce their environmental impact, increase their bottom line, and participate in the worldwide shift to renewable energy. Solaris Energy’s dedicated team of passionate individuals has been providing these services since 2008, building a strong track record of proven and cost-effective renewable energy solutions across all sectors of energy consumers.

We put an emphasis on managed growth for our company with a focus on building the right team for the job and company we’ve built. At our core we believe in:

Being fair and trustworthy with each other and our partners
Bringing humble expertise to the table with a focus on continuous improvement
Dedicating ourselves and work to care for people, partners, planet, and profit
Collaborating (and co-creating) internally and externally with customers and partners.

We are a team that cares about each other, our families, communities, and the environment. Our values make us work hard to create a collaborative, honest, and communicative culture that produces professional results every day.

EEO STATEMENT
Solaris Energy provides equal opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, status as an officer or enlisted members of the military forces, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, transgender status, marriage to a co-worker, or any other protected characteristic applicable under federal, state, and local laws.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
All employment with Solaris Energy is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Solaris Energy at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, Solaris Energy will continue your employment for any set period.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice with direction from Solaris Energy.

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