Solar Project Manager - Community and Commerical Scale (Rochester)Leap29 • Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area, United States
Solar Project Manager - Community and Commerical Scale (Rochester)
Leap29 • Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Manage construction activities across multiple sites, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, and project specifications. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions. Oversee contractor performance, resolve field-level issues, and ensure alignment with contractual obligations. Support procurement of major equipment such as modules, inverters, racking, and balance-of-system components. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, landowners, utilities, contractors, and local authorities. Facilitate cross-functional communication between development, engineering, procurement, finance, and operations teams. Ensure clear and consistent reporting of project status to leadership and key stakeholders. Maintain and track project budgets, forecasts, cash flow needs, and cost controls. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Support contract negotiation for EPC, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and service providers. Ensure project adherence to environmental, construction, and electrical standards (NEC, NFPA, UL, and local codes). Promote a strong safety culture across project sites in alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements. Verify quality through oversight of testing, commissioning, punch list closure, and handover to operations teams. Lead final inspections, performance testing, documentation collection, and turnover to asset management or O&M teams. Conduct post-project reviews to support continuous improvement. Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or related field preferred. 510 years of experience managing solar projects, ideally community solar or commercial-scale installations (5 MW100 MW). Strong understanding of solar engineering, construction processes, and electrical systems. Experience working with utilities on interconnection, permitting agencies, and EPC contractors. Proficiency in project management software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven track record of delivering complex projects on schedule and within budget. OSHA 30 certification preferred; commitment to safety excellence required. Ability to travel regularly to project sites. Combination of office and field-based work. Frequent travel to project locations and construction sites. Exposure to outdoor environments and active construction activities. Occasional extended hours during critical project milestones.
Job Title : Solar Project Manager
Location : Rochester
Employment Type : Full-Time
Project Size Focus : 5 MW 100 MW
Sector : Community & Commercial Solar
Position Summary
The Solar Project Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle of community and commercial-scale solar projects ranging from 5 MW to 100 MW. This role oversees project planning, engineering coordination, permitting, procurement, construction execution, and commissioning. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering solar projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Planning
- Lead end-to-end project delivery from development handoff through construction and final commissioning.
- Create detailed project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
- Coordinate engineering teams, external consultants, and EPC partners to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
- Oversee permitting processes, regulatory approvals, and interconnection requirements.
Construction Management
Stakeholder Coordination
Financial & Risk Management
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Project Closeout
Qualifications
Working Conditions
If this role is of interest please reach out to Simon Howard (showard@leap29.com)
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