Solar Project Manager

Solar Project Manager National Solar Technologies | Depew, NY (Buffalo Area) | $90,000

• $110,000/year National Solar Technologies, a growing solar energy installer in suburban Buffalo, NY, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Solar Project Manager to join our team and drive successful commercial solar installations from design through commissioning.

What You'll Do As our Solar Project Manager, you'll be the central hub connecting sales, engineering, installation teams, and customers to deliver exceptional solar projects.

Your day-to-day includes:

Site Assessment & Design:

Perform site surveys and use solar design software (Helioscope preferred) to analyze and optimize system layouts

Project Planning:

Research, evaluate, and select materials and components; create comprehensive bills of materials for each project

Stakeholder Coordination:

Work seamlessly with local agencies, municipalities, utilities, subcontractors, vendors, and installation crews to keep projects on track

Technical Leadership:

Review solar energy system drawings and schematics; provide technical support during design and installation phases

Customer & Team Communication:

Meet with customers, subcontractors, and crews at job sites; perform commissioning and ensure smooth handoffs

Process Optimization:

Collaborate with engineers, sales staff, and field teams to optimize costs, productivity, and customer satisfaction while maintaining safety standards

What We're Looking For Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with technical installation on commercial solar systems
• Strong ability to read and understand solar energy system drawings and schematics
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholder groups
• Detail-oriented with strong project management capabilities

Preferred:

• 2 or 4-year Technical Degree
• Experience with Helioscope or similar solar design software (Aurora)
• Background managing commercial solar projects from 50kW to 1.5MW scale
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and AHJ permitting.

Why Join National Solar Technologies?

Competitive Compensation:

$90,000 $110,000/year

Comprehensive Benefits:

Health insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off

Growth Opportunity:

Be part of a growing team in the expanding commercial solar market

Impactful Work:

Help businesses transition to clean energy while building a sustainable future

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Location:

166 Taylor Drive, Depew, NY 14043 (In-person)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$90,000.00

• $110,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Commercial Solar Installation:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person