Job Description

Are you looking for your next role in Solar Project Management?

Our client is an Exciting Solar construction company based in Marietta, GA. They are looking for a Senior Project Manager to plan and supervise a range of construction projects from start to finish.

The Sr Project Manager will possess in-depth knowledge of construction methodologies and procedures and demonstrates the ability to effectively coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, including Construction Managers, Solar Installation Technicians, and Safety Personnel - to deliver optimal project outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical thinking with outstanding organizational skills.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with clients, operations management, and stakeholders to define project scope, specifications, and key deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors and subcontractors to secure competitive, profitable agreements that meet quality and timeline requirements.
• Assess and determine project resource requirements—including labor, equipment, and materials—while maintaining strict adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, breaking down operations into phases to ensure critical milestones and final deadlines are consistently met.
• Oversee the procurement of equipment and materials, monitoring inventory levels to proactively address potential shortages or delays.
• Recruit, onboard, and assign responsibilities to contractors and internal personnel to ensure optimal workforce allocation and productivity.
• Supervise and provide guidance to site managers, laborers, mechanics, and other team members, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Assist Teams with training and development activities. Hires and Trains project managers in job function and provides additional support for development and training of team members
• Seeks to resolve client issues to avoid legal actions by collaboration with the Director of Contracts and Compliance.
• Evaluate project progress against KPIs such as on-time completion rate, budget variance, resource utilization, and safety performance; generate detailed reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, proactively identifying and reporting risks to maintain a safe and incident-free work environment.

What you will bring to the team

• 2-4 years proven experience managing construction-related projects.
• Solar-industry experience is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles.
• Proven experience in managing 3-5 direct reports, and projects with a minimum of 20 staff on site.
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with construction / project management software.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• A team player with leadership abilities.
• BSc/BA in engineering, building science or relevant field.
• Knowledge of Smartsheet and Acumatica is a plus.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus and strongly encouraged.

If this sounds like your next challenge, hit apply or email your resume to ben@aymrecruitment.com.

We aim to respond to all relevant candidates within 48 hours, if no response has been received please feel free to follow up with some further detail on why we were wrong to overlook your profile.

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