Senior Project Manager- Solar

Senior Project Manager – Commercial Solar

📍 St. Paul, MN (Mostly Onsite) | ✈️ Occasional travel to MA

💰 $120,000–$155,000 base + discretionary bonus

🕒 Full-Time | Leadership Role

About the Role

Our client, a growing commercial solar company, is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead rooftop solar construction projects across a large commercial portfolio. This is a hands-on, onsite role overseeing projects from 500 kW to 25 MW, with responsibility for both execution and team leadership.

This position is ideal for a senior-level project manager who understands commercial rooftop solar from the ground up and enjoys mentoring teams while managing multiple projects at once.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver commercial rooftop solar construction projects (500 kW–25 MW)
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a portfolio-level mindset
• Mentor and support Project Managers and Project Coordinators
• Track and communicate project status, schedules, budgets, and risks
• Partner closely with internal electrical and construction teams
• Lead internal and external project meetings
• Ensure compliance with safety, permitting, quality, and code requirements
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues before they impact delivery

What You Bring

• 5+ years of commercial solar project management experience
• Hands-on rooftop solar experience on the commercial side (required)
• Proven experience leading or overseeing project teams
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, battery storage, and permitting
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and building standards
• OSHA 10 certification (required)
• OSHA 30 (must be obtained within 30 days if not current)
• Project Management certification (must be obtained within 18 months if not current)

Compensation & Benefits

• $120K–$155K base salary, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Benefits start Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Travel reimbursement, and company vehicle if needed

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.