Traveling Project Manager - Solar, Battery Storage & Microgrid Job

A national solar, battery storage, and microgrid contractor is hiring a Project Manager to run utility-scale builds end to end, from design review through commissioning and turnover. You own the job: contract administration, cost control, schedule, quality, safety, and the client relationship.

This is a rotational travel role. You are on site where the work is.

WHAT YOU WILL RUN
* Solar PV, battery storage, and microgrid installations from procurement through closeout
* Shop drawing review against specification, RFI tracking, and submittal documentation
* Permits, inspections, utility interconnection, and incentive paperwork
* Subcontractor and vendor contracts, insurance verification, and invoice management
* Microsoft Project schedules, updated monthly and reviewed with leadership
* Cost coding, monthly forecasting, and AIA billing
* Direct supervision of site superintendents

ROTATION AND TRAVEL
Two weeks on site, one week off. You travel Saturday to start Monday, and head home Sunday when the rotation ends.

COMPENSATION
$150,000 to $210,000 base, with real room at the top end for the right background. On top of base, every week you are on site:
* $160 per day per diem, seven days a week
* $350 per day additional for Saturdays
* $450 per day additional for Sundays

BENEFITS
* Medical premiums covered 100% for you, 70% for dependents
* Dental and vision
* 401(k) with company match up to 5%

Northside Recruiting is running this search on behalf of the client. Full details and application: https://construction.northsiderecruiting.com/jobs/traveling-project-manager-solar-bess

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience considered.
* 5 to 7 years managing construction projects
* Electrical background preferred
* Comfortable managing owners, clients, inspectors, and field personnel
* Working knowledge of racking, panels, inverters, DC and AC wiring, interconnection, DAS, batteries, gensets, turbines, ATS, switchgear, NEC, and rapid shutdown
* Willing to travel to remote sites and stay on location for extended stretches

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits