Solar Project Manager - Midwest

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself.
It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo.
Be on the team that's changing the world.
What we're looking for: Nexamp is seeking to hire a Project Manager to support the Midwest.
As a Project Manager you will have extensive civil, electrical, and structural experience, as well as experience identifying, vetting, and managing subcontractors in the construction environment.
You'll play an extensive role in the development of projects, adherence to safety procedures in the field, and managing simultaneous projects to successful completion.
You will play a key role as Nexamp grows into new and developing markets.
We are accepting candidates across the Midwest, ideally in Illinois.
You will report to the Manager, Construction Program.
What you'll do: Lead by example and enforces company and regulatory safety policies and procedures; address non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors and vendors.
Play an integral role in the development of projects by conducting field walks, assisting in value engineering, providing knowledge and field experience to project designs and assisting in the permitting process.
Develop, bid out, and ensure adherence to scopes of work for project subcontractors including Federal and State prevailing wage and Apprenticeship requirements where applicable.
Develop and coordinate project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.
Manage milestone dates for Tax Equity Portfolios and Project Financing.
Develop and manage the project construction budget.
Gain efficiency and find cost saving throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with site supervisor to develop risk assessments and HASPs, identify and implement best practices, and give jobsite safety briefings and tailboard talks throughout the project.
Manage closeout of project, to include system interconnection, commissioning, as-built updates, and handover to Nexamp Asset Management.
What you'll bring: The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player.
Key qualifications as follows: 5+ years of construction management experience, preferably in the solar industry, with a successful track record in project management.
Experience managing tight budgets and schedules with a track record of success.
Experience in subcontractor bidding.
Working knowledge of various areas of construction (civil construction, electrical construction, utility construction).
Knowledge of OSHA Safety standards; OSHA 10 is a minimum requirement.
Valid and current Driver's License.
Willingness to travel at least 50% is required.
Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization.
We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.
We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.
At Nexamp, our mission is building the future of energy, so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all.
We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work.
We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.
You'll love working here because: Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment.
We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide.
We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more! Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization.
We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position.
Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp.
We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.