Solar & EnergyManagementProject Management

Solar Project Manager

You own delivery: permits, materials, crews, and inspections, across many jobs at once.

What you'd actually do

  • Schedule crews and material deliveries
  • Manage permits and utility interconnection
  • Track budgets and change orders
  • Coordinate inspections and closeout

The facts

Training time
4-7 years
Experience expected
4-7 years
Physical demand
low
Room to advance
strong
Path to ownership
high
Level
Management

Work environment

Office · Site visits · Team leadership

Skills

Core to the job

  • Project management
  • Scheduling & logistics
  • Codes & permitting
  • Clear communication
  • Inventory & procurement

Helps you stand out

  • Estimating & bidding
  • Software & apps
  • Crew leadership
  • PV system knowledge

Education & credentials

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Field experience or construction management degree
  • PMP or CAPMCommonly expected

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Shortest route from the ground up

The usual ladder people climb to reach this role.

  1. Solar Installer Helper
  2. Solar Installer
  3. Lead Installer / Crew Lead
  4. Solar Project Manager

Where this leads

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