Job Posting: Com. Solar Project Manager
Company: Unity Solar Group
Position: Commercial Solar Project Manager
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Type: Full time
Position Overview:
Unity Solar Group is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Commercial Solar Project Manager to join our solar division. The Solar Project manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of solar energy projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solar energy project management, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for renewable energy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure that projects are executed efficiently and meet sustainability goals. Additionally, in your role as the Commercial Solar Project manager, you will lead our strategic initiatives in managing and ensuring the successful implementation of a substantial pipeline of commercial solar projects.
Key Responsibilities:
● Project Development: oversee the initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of commercial solar projects.
● Project Planning: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scopes, timelines, cost estimates, and resource allocation.
● Financial Management: Control project costs and ensure projects are completed within budget while developing economic business plans.
● Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects adhere to industry regulations and company standards, promoting sustainability.
● Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, maintaining clear communication and alignment on project goals.
● Reporting and Risk Management: Prepare and present project status reports, manage risks, and resolve issues affecting project scope, schedule, and budget.
● Post-Project Analysis: Conduct post-mortems to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
● Experience: A minimum of 5 years of Solar construction project management experience, with a strong background in commercial construction.
● Project Management Skills: Demonstrated expertise in project management principles and practices, with knowledge of project management software tools.
● Leadership: Exceptional leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
● Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders effectively.
● Financial Acumen: Proficiency in managing project budgets and financial aspects.
● Preferred Experience: Experience in the energy industry, especially in solar, and with licensed technologies is a plus.
Benefits:
● Competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $125,000, based on experience. Negotiable.
● Performance-based bonus potential.
● Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, and more.
● Referral bonuses.
As a minority-owned company, we welcome talented professionals from all ethnicities, religions, national origin, ages, sexual orientations, gender, disability, and military backgrounds. We foster a cohesive work environment and hiring managers are trained on the importance of diversity as a
business imperative to ensure the continued success of our departments. Our efforts are inherently important so staff can thrive while allowing their unique perspectives to positively impact the growth of the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Oak Brook, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person