Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced Solar Program Manager to lead a multi-year, multi-site solar portfolio delivering rooftop and carport PV projects for a large public school district in Southern California. This is a senior leadership role responsible for end-to-end program execution; from design through construction, commissioning, and closeout, while building and leading a high-performing project management team.
This role combines hands-on project ownership with people leadership , serving as the primary client interface and escalation point while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
This role is remote, with a 50% on-site expectation in LA County.
Key Responsibilities
- Own delivery of a large, multi-site solar program (scope, schedule, budget, safety, and client satisfaction)
- Serve as senior point of contact with public-sector stakeholders and district leadership
- Lead and mentor Project Managers; build scalable delivery teams and processes
- Oversee solar design, permitting, interconnection, DSA review, and construction execution
- Proactively manage program-wide risks, dependencies, and performance metrics
- Ensure timely revenue recognition, billing, and collections
- Own P&L for assigned projects and support portfolio-level financial performance
- Collaborate with development and engineering teams on budgets, schedules, and value engineering
- Negotiate contracts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best-practice sharing
Qualifications
Required
10+ years managing complex construction portfolios or multi-site programs ($10M+)10+ years of solar PV project management experienceProven leadership in public-sector or institutional projects (K-12, municipal, or similar)Strong understanding of permitting, interconnection, and construction execution in CaliforniaExperience with the DSA and LAUSDAbility to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and deliver under pressureBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fieldPMP certificationDeep knowledge of NEC code and electrical systemsWhy This Role
Lead a high-visibility solar program with long-term expansion potentialSignificant autonomy to shape teams, processes, and outcomesOpportunity to deliver meaningful clean energy impact at community scale#Solar #Construction #ProjectManagement