Utility Scale Solar Project Manager

UTILITY SCALE SOLAR PROJECT MANAGER - RALEIGH, NC

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier electrical contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for the position of Solar Project Manager in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Solar Project Manager Compensation & Benefits

Total compensation for the Solar Project Manager in Raleigh, NC is between $120,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and a successful history of performance.

• Competitive base salary of $120,000–$150,000

• Full-time employment opportunity

• Opportunity to manage large-scale Solar EPC and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects

• Travel to project sites as required once a month 

Solar Project Manager Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and lead utility-scale Solar EPC and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from project turnover through final completion and closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

• Responsible for overall project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost-to-complete, work-in-progress (WIP), cash flow, billing, and profitability.

• Monitor and manage project costs, labor productivity, installed quantities, equipment utilization, and overall construction production performance.

• Collaborate with Construction Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership to develop project execution plans, manage schedules, and ensure successful project delivery.

• Identify potential project risks, scheduling conflicts, and budget concerns while developing and implementing corrective action plans.

• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, material deliveries, and long-lead equipment to maintain project schedules.

• Manage project contracts, RFIs, change orders, and commercial correspondence, including pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.

• Lead project progress meetings with clients and provide accurate financial, production, and scheduling updates.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Safety, Accounting, and executive leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain strong customer and subcontractor relationships while ensuring contractual obligations and project financial goals are achieved.

• Support project planning, resource allocation, recovery planning, and final project closeout.

Solar Project Manager Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience working on utility-scale Solar EPC construction projects.

• Strong understanding of electrical construction, utility-scale solar installations, and EPC project delivery.

• Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cost-to-complete, WIP, and overall project financial performance.

• Experience managing construction schedules, labor productivity, subcontractors, and project resources.

• Must be comfortable with change orders, contract negotiations, billing, project planning, and procurement management.

• Ability to coordinate with field leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors, and project owners.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar project scheduling software.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred but Not Necessary

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Experience managing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

• Experience with substations, high-voltage electrical systems, and self-performing electrical contractors.

• Experience managing large-scale construction projects exceeding $20 million.

• Familiarity with Foundation Software, Procore, or HeavyBid.