Solar Project Manager

~ Primera is a full-service engineering design and consulting firm. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience. ~

Position Overview

The Solar Project Manager will be responsible for managing the process for the interconnection of customer owned solar photovoltaic systems to the utility electric distribution system. On behalf of the utility, the Solar Project Manager will be the customer’s representative from initial request and application through planning, design, and installation of the utility point of interconnection. 

Working for Primera: 

Our Utilities division is a talented team of experts working together to provide solutions that are vital to energizing our future. We provide full-service electrical, civil, and structural engineering services to support electric and gas utilities nationwide. We’re also fortunate to support wind farms and renewables; transmissions systems; and university and industrial facilities. 

What You'll Do

• You’ll connect with customers. You’ll regularly communicate with the customer to establish and update interconnection parameters and required in service dates. You will keep the customer appraised of project status and requirements. 
• You’ll keep projects on track. You’ll interface with the utility planning, design, work management, and construction teams to plan and monitor activities and milestones.
• You’ll proactively facilitate resolution of barriers to meeting requirements and schedules.
• You’ll provide regular reporting of project status and risks. 
• You’ll keep things organized. You’ll be responsible for maintain project documentation and updating project status in utility applications. 

Who You Are 

• You are a people person. While the ability to work independently is important, you are skilled at interfacing and collaborating effectively with the customer and utility stakeholders.
• Your strong organization and communication skills will contribute to your success. 
• Your qualifications and experience are impressive. You have direct experience working with customers and utilities on power delivery projects and understand the overall design and project delivery process. You have a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or project management field. 
• You are proficient with business and project management applications. Microsoft Office proficiency and an understanding of project scheduling and work management methods and procedures are a must. 

Some of What You'll Enjoy

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match, gym and transit subsidies, continuing education reimbursement and much more 
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment 
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long 

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.