Loyal to People. Loyal to Planet.

GreenSpark Solar creates fiercely local, cost-effective, clean energy options in the Greater Rochester Community. We feel a huge responsibility to succeed at GreenSpark. As a B Corporation, success is directly tied to honoring our triple bottom line of commitments to people (our employees and their families, our Customers and residents of the communities where we do business), planet (our local and the broader global environment) and profits (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a return to our investors). This is important work, and we have fun doing it. Our values are reflected in our workplace — our office is directly powered by onsite wind turbines and solar panels, our fleet includes all-electric and hybrid vehicles, dogs roam the office, and we strive to be an unabashedly inclusive, diverse workplace.

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We are seeking an experienced Commercial Project Manager to join GreenSpark Solar! In this role, you will develop and manage the scope of work for commercial installation projects. This will include overseeing contracting, schedules, engineering plans/designs, construction and project close-out/commissioning procedures to ensure that project stakeholder commitments and company financial objectives are met. The Commercial Project Manager will report directly to the Manager of Commercial Project Management. An ideal candidate has direct project management experience, is knowledgeable in the solar industry.

This role will:

• Direct and manage all personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the project life-cycle from preliminary planning to job close-out.

• Schedule, conduct and report progress inspections for quality control and progress reporting on sites before, during and after active construction

• Track, report and measure progress, timelines, and milestones against plans and/or project budgets.

• Manage and coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and engineers on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proactively assess and document project risks, contingency plans and any resulting changes in scope, schedule, and cost.

• Promote, track and document company safety and quality standards.

• Provide excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with the client’s expectations.

• Prioritize, and delegate tasks across multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

• Strengthen and continually maintain client relationships.

• Balance the needs of various stakeholders including but not limited to: utilities, customers, and third party financiers

These are our education & qualification requirements:

• Must have 5 years of relevant experience with 3 years of project management experience.

• 3 years of Engineering, Procurement, and Contracting (EPC) experience

• Minimum of 3 years of solar experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (equivalent is 5 years) experience.

• NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional or equivalent (Strongly Preferred)

• Project Management Professional Certification (Strongly Preferred)

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Possess an Enterprising Spirit!

  • Able to take initiative and execute tasks necessary to ensure project completion

  • Able to take risks when necessary while navigating complex project situations

  • Ability to make high-level decisions independently

• An Investigative Mindset!

  • Able to effectively problem solve and overcome obstacles created by utility companies, site conditions, and customer requirements while adhering to strict project budgets and timelines.

• Capable of reviewing and understanding multi-trade construction drawings and specifications, as well as construction best practices across an array of trades, including surveying, civil, structural, and electrical construction.

• Possess organizational and process-oriented skills to clearly maintain project budgets, work and schedule progress, project documentation, correspondence, and related files.

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Proficient using computers and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel & Project.

• Familiarity using Netsuite or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) systems.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily sedentary and it is estimated 75% of this position will be performed remotely, and 25% in person. It is expected you will visit job sites 1-2x per month.

Here’s a peek of our perks & benefits!

• Salary Range: $60,000-117,000 annually
  • Level I - $60,000 - $72,000
  • Level II - $72,000 - $87,000
  • Level III - $87,000 - $117,000
• Weekly Pay
• Three weeks (120 hours) of vacation time and 12 days (96 hours) of sick leave for the first year of employment, then flexible paid time off (PTO) after the first year
• Eight Paid Company-Wide Closure Days
• Wellness Week (paid collective week off for the entire company!)
• Annual Company Retreat
• Flexible Work Schedule and Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Option
• GSS Bonding Leave (in addition to NYS Paid Family Leave)
• Professional development opportunities

If you have project management, electrical, and/or solar experience and want to work at an amazing company then apply today!

GreenSpark Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind and seek to remove barriers and increase opportunities, access, and advancement for all people. Do not let historical barriers prevent you from jumping on this life changing opportunity – reach out and ask questions if you have them – we are here!