Solar Project Manager

Job Description – Project Manager, Melink Solar Job Summary: Melink Solar, a leading commercial solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company specializing in designing and building solar arrays, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our growing team. Our Project Managers support solar projects by planning, directing, and coordinating all activities of solar installation projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules, budgets, customer and Melink Solar requirements are followed. This position will report to the Melink Solar Director of Operations. Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review and approve budgets before proposals are delivered to clients
• Draft, review, and deliver AIA Contracts to sub-contractors
• Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of the project and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Confer with internal and external project stakeholders to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
• Provide a monthly forecast of Revenue/COGS, based on project schedule
• Prepare project status reports for management, client, or others. Regularly meeting with clients and relevant stakeholders
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies
• Serve as the primary liaison for respective region to Business Development Manager, Project Engineer, Customers, Internal and External Resources, and Management regarding all project-related items.
• Assist/complete designs of solar PV systems, if the candidate possesses electrical engineering background
• On-site supervision as required
• Up to 25% travel required
• Any other job duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems
• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; or three+ years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PMP or like certifications preferred
• NABCEP certification preferred
• Electrical Engineering experience preferred
• Solar PV system maintenance or design experience is a plus
• Confidence in working with high-voltage AC & DC circuitry
• Must be willing to work on ladders and man-lifts
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have superior customer service skills (i.e., excellent written and verbal communication skills, high emotional intelligence, positive attitude, and a service leadership philosophy)
• Proven problem-solving record desired
• Able to demonstrate a high level of integrity, and a penchant for high quality
• Must possess a strong work ethic and a high level of self-accountability
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, and/or Smartsheets
• Experience with ERP (Sage) systems desired

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers

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