Solar Project Manager Jobs
Solar Project Manager jobs are open across utility-scale development, EPC contracting, and commercial and residential installation companies, from entry-level coordinator to senior and director roles, with specializations in utility-scale, distributed generation, and storage-paired projects. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
Lumenexx is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead solar and energy storage projects from initial planning through final completion and PTO. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Solar and renewable energy project management, with proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and teams. This role requires excellent organizational skills, technical knowledge of construction and solar processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, subcontractors, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all phases of solar and storage projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery
- Develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies to achieve project milestones
- Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and internal teams to maintain alignment on scope and execution
- Use project management software to track progress, report updates, and manage documentation
- Conduct estimating and budgeting, including reviewing bids and cost proposals
- Review contracts, ensuring compliance with financing, and regulatory requirements
- Interpret and work from plan sets, blueprints, and technical drawings to guide field execution
- Conduct review of installations to ensure field execution meets company standards and customer expectations
- Lead stakeholder communication, keeping clients and leadership informed on timelines, risks, and solutions
- Implement strong time and workflow management strategies across all project phases
Qualifications
- Proven project management experience in construction or renewable energy (solar experience strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with construction estimating
- Background in civil engineering or construction management; Civil 3D design experience a plus but not required
- Strong understanding of scheduling software
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, singe line drawings, and contracts
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Field experience on construction sites is highly desirable but not required
Why Join Us
At Lumenexx, we are driving the transition to renewable energy through high-quality solar and storage solutions. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the success of our projects, leading teams, and delivering value to our clients. This is an opportunity to grow with a company that values innovation, professionalism, and long-term impact.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- SOLV Energy11
- SunEnergy16
- Moss5
- Tesla5
- Westwood Professional Services5
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in solar project manager jobs.
- 3 to 7 years of experience managing solar or renewable energy construction projects
- PMP certification or NABCEP Project Management credential preferred or required
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Experience managing AHJ permitting, utility interconnection, and NTP processes
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with NEC codes, IFC standards, and local building inspection requirements
Tips for Your Solar Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scale
Hiring managers want to see the megawatt scale and project count you've managed, not just job titles. List your largest completed projects by size, type, and delivery method so reviewers can immediately gauge your experience level.
Get your NABCEP credentials in order
Many solar project manager postings screen for NABCEP certifications before the interview stage. If you're pursuing the PV Installation Professional or Project Management credentials, list in-progress certifications with your expected completion date so you aren't filtered out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists solar project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by delivery model
Job titles blur across EPC, developer, and O&M roles. Filter openings by delivery model, engineering-procurement-construction versus pure development versus operations, because the day-to-day responsibilities and required tools differ sharply and your resume should match the specific model.
Prepare a permitting and interconnection narrative
Interviewers for utility-scale and community solar roles will probe your permitting timeline management and interconnection queue experience. Prepare a concrete story covering a project where you navigated a delayed interconnection study or a local jurisdiction variance, including how you kept the schedule on track.
Negotiate against a total project portfolio
When discussing compensation, frame your ask around the total dollar value and megawatt volume of projects you've delivered rather than years of experience. Quantified project scope gives you a stronger anchor than tenure and aligns with how employers assess value in this role.
Solar Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most solar project managers?
The companies hiring the most solar project managers right now include SOLV Energy, SunEnergy1, and Moss, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts frequently as developers advance projects through permitting and financing milestones, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How many solar project manager jobs are remote?
About 51% of solar project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in development, permitting coordination, and stakeholder management rather than field construction oversight. Roles tied to active construction sites or final commissioning stages are almost always on-site full time.
How do you become a solar project manager?
Start by building hands-on experience in solar installation, construction management, or electrical contracting, then move into a project coordinator role to gain scheduling and subcontractor oversight exposure. Pursue a PMP certification and study interconnection and permitting workflows specific to solar. Demonstrating that you've taken a project from NTP through commissioning is the clearest path to a full project manager title.
Can you get hired as a solar project manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with general construction project coordination experience into junior solar project manager roles and train them on solar-specific permitting and interconnection processes. Strengthening your application with a NABCEP entry-level credential, familiarity with Procore or MS Project, and any direct exposure to electrical or low-voltage construction will make you competitive for those bridge roles even without a solar-specific background.
What does the solar project manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on project scale and delivery methods, followed by a technical interview covering permitting timelines, interconnection queue management, and subcontractor coordination. A final round typically includes a scenario question where you walk through how you'd recover a delayed project. Some EPC firms also ask you to review a mock schedule or budget and identify risks before the final interview.
Where can I find and apply to solar project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to solar project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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