The Role
Manage preconstruction activities for multiple commercial solar projects: create estimates and takeoffs, develop schedules, coordinate subcontractor bids, produce preconstruction documentation, lead pre-bid/bid meetings, and liaise with clients and project managers to transition projects to contract phase.
Summary Generated by Built In
Pre-Construction Project Manager – Commercial Solar Installations
Location: Hunt Valley, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Pay: $100,000 to $120,000Company Overview:
Solar Gaines is a leading commercial solar installer serving Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, and Virginia. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in helping businesses transition to clean, renewable energy.Position Summary:
We are looking for a Pre-Construction Project Manager to support our multiple commercial solar projects.
Essential Functions:
Schedule:
Location: Hunt Valley, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Pay: $100,000 to $120,000Company Overview:
Solar Gaines is a leading commercial solar installer serving Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, and Virginia. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in helping businesses transition to clean, renewable energy.Position Summary:
We are looking for a Pre-Construction Project Manager to support our multiple commercial solar projects.
Essential Functions:
- Support multiple projects at the same time
- Maintain and develop new subcontractor resources
- Collaborate with Project Managers during the transition from pricing to contracts
- Produce initial working schedule for projects
- Produce, collect, and distribute preconstruction documentation
- Work closely with clients to gather specific needs, design the configuration of the product(s), and generate an estimate containing all customer requirements.
- Create project estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids
- Produce takeoffs
- Plan, lead, and coordinate pre-bid and bid meetings
- Preferred – experience in solar
- Minimum experience: 3 years or more.
- Required Industry Experience: Solar / Electrical / Construction
- Prior project management experience.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and specifications with in-depth knowledge of the NEC codes
- Demonstrated track record of successful project leadership with experience managing construction crews.
- Understanding OSHA standards and safety requirements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity, and professionalism.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to quickly create and modify take-offs or large projects.
- Proficiency in Office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k)
- Health / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Employee discount program
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience in Solar, Electrical, or Construction industries
- Prior project management experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and specifications with in-depth knowledge of the NEC codes
- Demonstrated track record of successful project leadership managing construction crews
- Understanding OSHA standards and safety requirements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to quickly create and modify take-offs for large projects
- Proficiency in office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software)
- Preferred: prior experience specifically in solar
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The Company
What We Do
Solar Gaines is a commercial solar construction company that engineers, procures, and constructs solar systems, specializing in the design and installation of solar panel systems across the Mid-Atlantic region.
