Lead commercial and industrial solar projects from post-contract through utility PTO, managing scope, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal teams. Oversee and mentor other Project Managers, promote consistent execution and reporting, identify project risks and delays, balance workloads, and serve as an escalation point for timeline, budget, and customer satisfaction issues. Travel to local job sites up to 20%.
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Senior Project ManagerMARS Energy Solutions | Remote – U.S.-Based Candidates
Job Summary
MARS Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of commercial and industrial solar projects from post-contract through completion. In addition to managing projects, this role will oversee and support other Project Managers, helping drive consistency, accountability, and overall project performance.
Key Responsibilities- Manage assigned projects from post-contract through utility PTO
- Oversee scope, schedule, and budgets across multiple active projects
- Maintain accurate project tracking in ERP and internal systems
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to meet project timelines
- Communicate with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Review project schedules, contracts, and key milestones to ensure alignment with project requirements
- Oversee and support Project Managers across active projects
- Promote consistency in project execution, communication, and reporting
- Identify risks, delays, and gaps and support resolution
- Assist in prioritization and workload balancing across projects and PMs
- Serve as a point of escalation for project challenges impacting timeline, budget, or customer satisfaction
- Travel to local job sites as needed to support project execution (up to 20%)
- 4+ years commercial solar project management experience
- 4+ years construction management experience
- 2+ years electrical experience
- Experience supporting or mentoring other Project Managers preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking systems
- Electrical License strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license and clean MVR required (company vehicle use)
- Ability to travel to local job sites up to 20%
- 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
- Medical, dental, and vision, insurance
- Life insurance paid for by company
- Paid time off + 6 Paid Holidays
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flex Friday- option to work from home on Fridays
- Team building events
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