What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Project Manager position at Montante Companies?
Montante Solar is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the team in our Buffalo, NY office. The successful candidate will take a project from contract execution through closeout and will be responsible for client relations, procurement, maintaining schedule and budget, supporting construction, and ensuring the project is built to Montante’s standards. If your skills and experience align with this position, we would love to hear from you!
About Us:
Montante Solar is a full-service installer of commercial and industrial solar energy systems. The Montante Solar team is experienced in commercial solar construction and real estate development, which enables us to offer a wide range of solar energy services including development, construction, system maintenance, and project finance. Montante Solar serves clients throughout New York and is the region’s second largest solar installer.
About the Role:
The primary responsibility of this position is to manage large scale solar projects through the project life cycle. This includes leading customer relations, project design, material procurement, array construction, subcontractor management, quality assurance and performing project closeout duties. This individual will have a variety of duties, including but not limited to:
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that project safety measures are always maintained.
- Working with project management and engineering partners to understand project requirements, including schedule and budget.
- Collaborating with team members to create construction drawing set.
- Supporting the utility interconnection and incentive processes.
- Managing the submittal and RFI processes.
- Creating subcontract scopes and ensuring all tasks are assigned.
- Leading project procurement for materials, equipment, and subcontracts.
- Maintaining & completing all project paperwork, permits, and licenses as necessary
- Leading weekly project meetings.
- Visiting the project site on a frequent basis and reviewing actual vs. planned progress.
- Coordinating self-perform activities and subcontractor work.
- Regularly reviewing estimated budgets versus actual costs to ensure a project’s profitability.
- Providing project updates on safety, quality, schedule, and budget to senior leadership.
- Effectively closing-out projects and compiling operations & maintenance manuals
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Secondary education (Associate or Bachelor’s degree) in construction management, renewable energy, or a related field.
- 5 years or more experience in construction project management - solar or electrical project management experience preferred
- Experience implementing OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards in work and on job sites.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction project management software - Procore experience a plus.
- Professional and thorough verbal and written communication with the ability to interact effectively, negotiate, and motivate at all levels of the organization both interpersonally and in group settings.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel to all work site locations on a regular basis.
Compensation Package:
Montante offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Competitive base wages
- A comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance with employer contribution towards premium, employer paid life insurance, and employer paid long term disability!
- Generous paid time off, up to 15 days in year one with increases based on length of employment, and paid holidays
- 401k Retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
- Financial insurance protection options which include short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, legal and identity theft options, and pet insurance.
- Annual performance and salary review, with potential for bonus
- Community and Employee engagement events and initiatives
Montante Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
