Solar Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Solar Project Manager in Juno Beach, FL.

Summary:
The Solar Repower Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing all activities for solar repower projects. This role ensures projects are properly planned, permitted, and ready for execution while maintaining safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives. This role requires the candidate to understand the existing solar assets that are solar repower candidates as well as how a repower design can be incorporated and optimized into the existing assets.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Management:
* Lead project teams through all phases from development handoff to execution turnover
* Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk registers for multiple concurrent projects
* Coordinate with business management, development, engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project execution
* Manage project scope, timeline, and budget while identifying and mitigating risks

Engineering & Design Management:
* Oversee engineering design activities including electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines
* Work with engineering to review engineering deliverables, specifications, and design packages
* Coordinate interconnection studies and grid integration requirements
* Manage design optimization efforts to maximize project value

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance:
* Work with environmental team to understand required permits and other regulatory requirements
* Coordinate with regulatory agencies, utilities, and local authorities
* Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations

Procurement & Contract Management:
* Support procurement activities including equipment specifications, vendor qualification, and contract negotiations
* Manage safe harbor equipment requirements and tax credit compliance timelines

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or related technical field
* 5+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy project management or engineering
* Experience with utility interconnection processes
* PMP certification preferred

Technical Skills:
* Strong understanding of solar PV and battery storage technologies
* Knowledge of power systems, grid interconnection, and utility regulations
* Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
* Familiarity with safe harbor provisions and renewable energy tax credits
* Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools
* Proficiency in Excel

Core Competencies:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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