Project Manager Commercial Solar
Buffalo Solar
Full-time
On-site
Depew, New York, United States
$80,000 - $95,000 USD yearly
Solar Panel Inspections
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Project Manager – Commercial Solar (Rooftop Focus)
Location: Depew NY
Reports to: Director of Construction
Job Type: Full-Time
Buffalo Solar is seeking a motivated and detail-driven Project Manager to join our fast-paced, high-performance team. This role is critical in ensuring our commercial rooftop solar projects are executed with precision, safety, and efficiency. You’ll be part of a brilliant team of experts who operate with a “one team” mission, driven by our core values: ambition, willingness to learn, knowledge, respect, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do:
Engineering & Constructability Review
- Work closely with the Design and Engineering Coordinator to ensure plans are accurate, constructable, and aligned with site realities
- Review plan sets to identify and correct errors or points of confusion before mobilization
- Clearly communicate design intent to subcontractors and ensure alignment during field execution
Subcontractor Communication & Field Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors during construction
- Field phone calls and provide real-time, on-site solutions to ensure project continuity
- Conduct regular site visits to evaluate safety, workmanship, and adherence to plan
Material & Procurement Management
- Translate plans into detailed materials lists for ordering and inventory
- Maintain procurement schedules and track material costs against project budgets
- Ensure materials are available when needed to prevent delays
Project Coordination & Execution
- Monitor project timelines, track progress, and report to the Director of Construction
- Identify delays or issues and implement corrective actions in coordination with field and office teams
- Coordinate across departments to maintain momentum and resolve obstacles
What We’re Looking For:
Experience & Skills
Experience & Skills
- 3–5 years of experience in project management, preferably in commercial solar, electrical construction, or a related field
- Strong electrical background with working knowledge of how electricity flows in a solar PV system
- Proven ability to interpret and review engineering plan sets for constructability, clarity, and accuracy
- Experience creating and managing materials lists and procurement schedules
- Ability to track project budgets and provide variance reporting
- Comfortable conducting site visits to assess progress, subcontractor quality, and safety compliance
- Strong communication skills, capable of coordinating with engineering, subcontractors, and field personnel
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
- Proficient with project management tools, Excel, and construction documentation
- Willingness and ability to travel to job sites as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain.
- NABCEP Certification or familiarity with NABCEP standards.
- Experience managing subcontractors and field crews.
.Cultural Fit:
- You are a team player who thrives in a mission-focused environment.
- You bring curiosity and drive, eager to learn and evolve.
- You take ownership of your work and are proud of the outcomes.
- You respect your teammates, their time, and their expertise.
- Willingness to contribute across roles when needed
- Able to remain calm and focused when juggling multiple priorities or addressing unexpected issues
Military Transition Candidates Welcome
We strongly encourage veterans and individuals transitioning out of the military to apply. Skills gained through military service—such as leadership, electrical or mechanical training, logistics coordination, and mission-focused execution—translate exceptionally well to this role. If you’ve worked in roles involving field engineering, operations, or construction support in the armed forces, we’d love to hear from you.
Please Note: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are currently located in the United States. Due to the nature of the role and the familiarity required with our existing codebase and processes, relocation and remote applications from outside the country will not be considered.
Please Note: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are currently located in the United States. Due to the nature of the role and the familiarity required with our existing codebase and processes, relocation and remote applications from outside the country will not be considered.
Buffalo Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Our Story
Our President and Founder, Tyler Uebelhoer, knew the solar energy industry was for him from the start.
Working in the Western New York construction industry and as an electrician for a dozen years as well as growing up in Wyoming County surrounded by entrepreneurs, he knew building a clean energy company that created greater value for customers and more jobs for Buffalonians like him was what he was born to do.
You can tell he’s made for this business because he’s rarely behind his desk. He’s onsite at customers’ properties personally doing site assessments, providing thoughtful consultations, elbow deep in the installs, or out in the community building partnerships with other leaders in this industry.
That’s how Tyler’s wife and co-owner, Alicia Uebelhoer felt about Tyler’s vision. Alicia, with her classically Canadian people skills of friendliness and graciousness, has been the face and heart of Buffalo Solar’s marketing and customer service from the start.
Happily investing their life savings into this venture, Tyler and Alicia turned their South Buffalo living room into the first Buffalo Solar office, and hired their first employee who is still with the company.
Today, the operations have grown substantially beyond their home and they now enjoy expansive, modern facilities.
Today, the operations have grown substantially beyond their home and they now enjoy expansive, modern facilities.
CAREERS AT BUFFALO SOLAR
If you have a great work ethic, think well on your feet and you’re great with people, Buffalo Solar may be a great career move.
Maybe you’ve been told you’re a super hero of installation or that you have better customer service skills than that gecko on the insurance company commercials, we’re a place where dedication and hard work pays off.
Maybe you’ve been told you’re a super hero of installation or that you have better customer service skills than that gecko on the insurance company commercials, we’re a place where dedication and hard work pays off.
Personal attributes we’re looking for:
- A keen eye for detail and more timely than a Swiss watch
- Stops at nothing to make sure the customer is happy
- Shows care and concern for the work you do and the people you work with
- Ability to take constructive criticism in stride and apply to improving
- Desire to grow personally and professionally