Position Overview
The Senior Commercial Project Manager leads commercial roof-mount and utility-scale ground-mount solar PV projects from inception through closeout, while also serving as a resource to the broader Commercial Operations Team and a mentor to the Project Management team. This role requires deep experience in the solar industry, strong commercial and contractual acumen, and the ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional project activities.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Project Management:
- Lead and manage client relationships from kickoff to commissioning and closeout.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver project scope, schedule, budget, and risk management plans.
- Oversee design, permitting, interconnection, and procurement activities.
- Negotiate and actively manage subcontracts.
- Manage project cash flow, including client billing and subcontractor/vendor invoicing.
- Coordinate daily with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and field team leaders to ensure project progress and confirmation of adequate resources to meet the schedule requirements.
- Monitor construction progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Manage cost impacts, change orders, and contractual compliance.
- Ensure high-quality QA/QC, site safety, commissioning, and turnover documentation are happening at all projects.
- Lead project closeout activities and deliver all final documentation.
- Facilitate lessons-learned reviews for sales and operations project team members for continuous organizational improvement.
Team & Organizational Leadership:
- Lead weekly cross-functional project status meetings.
- Facilitate weekly PM support meetings.
- Mentor Project Managers and support professional development and HR-related needs.
- Own and maintain the overall Commercial Installation Schedule.
- Support Sales by providing contract review, preliminary budget feedback, and proposed construction schedules.
- Serve as the Procore Project Management subject-matter expert for the Commercial Team.
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of three years of direct, relevant commercial solar industry experience.
- Demonstrated success delivering complex solar PV projects.
- Strong understanding of commercial contracting, permitting, interconnection, and construction processes.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-directed and able to work independently.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as .
- Ability to read and interpret commercial solar drawings and specifications.
- Tenacious, solutions-oriented problem-solver.
- Highly articulate, proactive, and able to learn quickly.
- Proven ability to navigate complexity with calm and clarity.
- Commitment to integrity, teamwork, and long-term thinking.
- Competitive drive paired with a collaborative mindset.
- Brings humor and humanity to challenging situations.
- Successful track record in complex situations.
- Commitment to integrity, transparency, and long-term thinking.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP Certification
- Prior Procore experience
- Fluency and advanced skills in the Microsoft Suite environment
- Familiarity or experience with EOS or other business operating systems
- Experience as a team leader
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation will be dependent on experience, certifications, and licenses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options within the first 30 days
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Program
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free RTD EcoPass
- Discounts to put solar on your home
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This role routinely uses standard office equipment and requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The position may involve occasional visits to job sites, warehouses, and rooftops to observe work, conduct check-ins, or support operations. Employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and safely navigate active work sites.
Primary work is performed in an office setting with periodic time in the field. Work may require travel between Namaste Solar's Denver and Longmont offices and to customer sites across the state. Field work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and typical construction/site hazards; safety protocols must be followed at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Namaste Solar is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment for people to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognize that diverse teams make strong teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
