Solar Project Manager (Remote in California)

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full-scope asset management for 150–300 commercial solar sites.
• Achieve 100% controllable Weather Adjusted Production — solve issues fast, hold vendors accountable.
• Maintain site safety and prevent thermal events — OSHA/NFPA70E standards are second nature to you.
• Keep maintenance spend under budget.
• Visit 10% of your sites each year and walk 5% of incoming sites — eyes on the ground matters
• Oversee 3–5 major site remediations each year, start to finish
• Be a friendly, reliable POC for tenants and site contacts — answer the phone when things go wrong
• Maintain and update provider lists for O&M, MV, landscaping, etc.
• Review preventative maintenance reports and interpret contractor quality and thoroughness
• Track and maintain warranties, spares, and site history (with analyst support)
• Approve invoices and upload clean data into Salesforce
• Be on-call for emergencies (we rotate coverage)

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of hands-on technical experience with C&I solar components
• 4+ years of solar project management — sourcing, pricing, and managing subs
• Ability to read a 3-line electrical diagram, interpret spec sheets, and diagnose field issues
• Experience with electrical testing (megger, IR, ground faults)
• Strong understanding of site safety: OSHA 10/30, NFPA70E
• Ability to review contractor PM reports and spot BS
• Comfortable pushing back on underperforming vendors — respectfully, but firmly
• Strong writing and communication skills — you can craft a clean email or report
• Competency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Zoom, Teams, Slack
• Live in-region and understand local utility/regulatory requirements (like fire form, etc.)
• 5+ years of professional experience total
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and work in a fast-moving, scaling environment

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary + bonus opportunity
• Full healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• PTO and paid family leave
• Take-home vehicle (depending on region)
• Education reimbursement for relevant coursework or certifications
• Strong culture of respect, performance, and personal growth