Solar Asset Project Manager
Peak Demand
Our client is one of North America’s largest integrated decarbonization-as-a-service providers, delivering accessible, reliable renewable energy solutions that support a zero-emissions future. With over 1,300 MW of distributed energy resources in operation across 28 states, the company serves more than 1,000 customers across the education, commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility sectors. Their offerings include on and off-site solar, energy storage, and EV infrastructure.
The Solar Asset Project Manager will lead field projects across an operating solar portfolio, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, contractor management, and project execution from initiation through closeout. Projects may include repowers, remediation efforts, asset upgrades, removal and reinstall activities, and decommissioning projects.
This role is structured as a contract-to-hire opportunity, with an anticipated transition to a full-time position after approximately six months.
What You’ll Do
- Lead projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safe execution, budget adherence, and schedule compliance.
- Review project intake documentation and technical requirements to validate scope and establish execution plans.
- Develop project schedules, scopes of work, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate project activities with Asset Management, Engineering, Customer Care, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and external contractors.
- Manage site logistics, contractor mobilization, access requirements, and field execution activities.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
- Oversee contractor procurement efforts, including bid evaluations, scope alignment, and vendor performance management.
- Review and manage change orders, project risks, and schedule impacts throughout execution.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, security, and environmental requirements.
- Conduct site visits and support field teams in resolving technical and operational challenges.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.
- Manage project documentation, closeout requirements, and turnover back to Asset Management.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- 5+ years of project management experience within solar, energy, construction, or industrial environments.
- Experience managing field-executed projects involving multiple stakeholders and contractors.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, contractor management, and site logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget simultaneously.
- Ability to make effective decisions in fast-paced and evolving project environments.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% to support active project sites.
Salary Range: $130k – $140k
Who we are:
Peak Demand is the leading executive search firm focused on solar, renewable energy, and energy storage. Our recruiting specialists are well-connected in the industry, working with some of the most well-respected and fastest-growing companies in renewable energy. We have placed some of the top Business Development, Engineering, and Operations professionals in the industry.
Apply now or to learn more, contact Sarah Petersen at sarah@inpeakdemand.com.