Commercial Project Manager

Solar Optimum has been named Panasonic's National Installer of the Year for the THIRD YEAR in a row! The experienced Commercial Solar Project Manager is overall responsible for planning and executing operations of Commercial projects pertaining to solar installations. This includes project-specific management, as well as all project planning to maintain readiness. Duties and Responsibilities: • Commercial Solar Project Manager should interact with customers at a professional level, able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team. • Manage commercial jobs ensuring the jobs are completed profitably on time within budget and done safely. • Certify that on-site Supervisors are performing their roles and leading their teams in a manner that maintains safety and corporate reputation. • Review and check the solar plans with the designers and customers. • Provide complete and thorough documentation and reports upon completion of each assigned job. • Review layouts received from designers to ensure production, panel layout, EPBB and shading report are accurate. • Make sure safety procedures are continually followed to target zero Incidents/lost time injuries/property damages. • Commercial Solar Project Manager should prepare Weekly reports that measure Operational performance, efficiency and profitability and project status (% completion, budget performance, supply chain performance etc.) • Promptly take a proactive approach to assess and mitigate hazardous conditions that ensures that all Safety and Operational activities are successful. • Ensure that all staff receive the required training and the tools required to execute the duties of their roles. Training is scheduled to ensure that it is completed when required. • Oversee procurement of materials to ensure that COMPANY obtains lowest price possible by Economic Order Quantity standards. Necessary Skills and Experience: • 5+ years of working experience as a Commercial Solar Project Manager • Solar industry experience is a must • Working skills with Microsoft Projects is an advantage. • Helioscope Solar Design Software Knowledge is an advantage. • Strong leadership skills – ability to organize, utilize and motivate team members quickly to respond to changes. • Effective communication skills across all levels and departments of the organization • Be flexible and able to prioritize and complete a variety of simultaneous tasks with a high level of organization. • Ability and willingness to learn and adapt quickly to rapidly evolving business priorities. • Good knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards to check the plans. • Good knowledge of utilities requirements for meter spot in CA • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills • High proficiency with MS Excel, MS Project, Salesforce and/or other PM software. • OSHA 30 certification will be beneficial. We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Solar Optimum is an equal opportunity employer Reasonable accommodation for disabled provided. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Experience: • Commercial Solar: 5 years (Required) • Project management: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Glendale, CA 91201 (Required) Work Location: In person