Solar Project Manager

What you’ll be doing

Our Project Managers are the driving force behind our solar and energy storage projects, steering them from day one through completion. You'll be the client's go-to contact and the connective tissue across teams — ensuring installations run smoothly, benchmarks are met, and every customer walks away impressed.

Key Duties:

• Communicate with clients, contractors, and internal departments regarding project specifics and system design, including implementing proposed solutions and tracking estimated timeframes
• Ensure projects are completed on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency
• Field client issues, escalate to appropriate teams if needed, and follow up to ensure timely resolution
• Articulate technical concepts, product specifications, and design criteria to clients and external stakeholders
• Manage our new home pipeline and coordinate with general contractors regarding build status
• Document project specifics and updates in our project management software
• Track milestones and expedite projects per required benchmarks
• Provide outstanding customer service and effectively manage client expectations

About you

The ideal candidate has prior PV or related experience and can move fluidly between technical problem-solving and strong customer service. They know the solar industry well, think analytically, and don't miss the details. Just as important, they can explain complex work in plain terms and speak the same language as the tradespeople they work alongside.

Qualifications:

• Prior industry experience required
• Energy storage system experience a plus
• General construction knowledge a plus
• Ability to read blueprints and single-line diagrams
• Strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and ability to navigate industry-specific terminology
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including developing business relationships with internal and external parties
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a larger team
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and GSuite
• Ability to learn quickly and develop additional industry knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

What we’re offering

• $30-$36 per hour depending on experience
• Some Hybrid shifts available
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Policy
• 10 days PTO in your first year
• Plus 7 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

About Us:

At Simply Solar, we're passionate about driving California communities toward clean energy and a brighter future. We are community-driven, education-oriented, and quality-obsessed. We envision a world powered by renewable energy, saving California homeowners money and empowering them to be energy-independent by simplifying their solar journey. Our team is made up of individuals who care deeply about customer outcomes and are passionate about the work that they do.