Job description

Freedom Solar Power is the tenth-largest solar installer in the U.S. Founded in Austin in 2007, we now serve Texas, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia! Our residential and commercial solar reputation is based on our dedication to quality and service. At Freedom Solar Power, our mission is to empower everyone to get clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values every day:

• Pride in Quality Craftsmanship
• Go Above and Beyond
• Put People First
• Have a Humble Heart
• Give a Damn
• Shoot Straight

Our mission is the heart of who we are! It’s part of why we’ve been voted Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2020 by the Austin and Houston Business Journals!

Freedom Solar Power is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing Commercial team. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of Commercial and Industrial solar and storage projects under the supervision of the Director of Commercial Operations.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Manages Commercial Solar Projects from contract signature to close out.
• Report to Director daily and weekly on various project stages.
• Training and onboarding new commercial staff including conducting new employee orientation.
• Manages and monitors work of subcontractors; provides follow-up to ensure completion of work and accurate, timely deliveries.
• Prepare turnkey estimates for all sub-trades performing work including electrical and mechanical.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for the Commercial and Industrial solar and storage installation processes.
• Build and maintain relationships to understand client and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Develop Scope of Work documents for proposal submissions
• Work with the Project Management team to ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Support Operations team with subcontractor change order pricing review and cost control
• Maintains records and control all processes related to contracting of vendors including RFP, RFI, insurance and vetting
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and resolve disagreements between parties.
• Manage compliance of the vendor onboarding process including insurance requirements, NDA’s, tax forms, and other required documents.
• Actively engages with estimators, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and clients on assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial project or construction management experience.
• Commercial and Industrial solar and storage project management is preferred.
• Experience with the bidding process and obtaining cost estimates from Subcontractors is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in estimating, project management, budgeting, and scheduling software (ex. Procore, Smartsheets, Microsoft Project).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• A strong analytical thought process with sound judgment and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work both on a team as well as independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
• Commitment to Quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Freedom Solar Power recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:

• Weekly Pay Dates!
• Company Healthcare (including dental and vision)
• 401K w/ Employer Matching
• 3 Weeks PTO
• 8+ Paid Holidays
• Team Building!
• Upward mobility!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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