Project Manager

About Municipal Solar Partners

Municipal Solar Partners is a non-profit solar development firm dedicated to partnering with municipalities across the country to build municipally owned projects that maximize benefits to the community. MSP develops the projects from start to finish, ensuring that municipalities have everything they need to own the solar. You can read more about MSP here.

About The Role

MSP is seeking a Project Manager with experience in renewable energy development to manage all aspects of project development, shepherding projects from their early stages through the completion of the project. They will perform desktop analyses of potential sites, coordinate project engineering and the submission of interconnection applications, prepare project cost estimates, manage project operations, and interface directly with municipalities. 

Job Responsibilities

• Project Development (60%)
  • Performing desktop evaluations of sites using Paces software
  • Collaborating with project engineers on site layout, site design, and interconnection applications
  • Developing project schedules, budgets, and plans
  • Drafting pro formas and estimating project costs
  • Working closely with engineer and municipal officials to secure project permitting
  • Drafting RFP responses
  • Managing project operations including contracts, invoices, and payments
  • Coordinating project teams including external stakeholders and contractors
• Client Management (30%)
  • Researching relevant federal, state, and municipal laws and ordinances
  • Conducting initial outreach to prospective municipal partners
  • Drafting project status reports for municipal officials
  • Presenting to municipalities
  • Serving as day-to-day contact for municipal officials and other project partners
• Project tracking and monitoring (10%)
  • Designing and maintaining a tracker that includes project timelines, tasks, and budgets

The ideal candidate will have most or all of the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field
• At least 2 years of development, construction, energy sector, or equivalent experience. Prior experience in project management is preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of solar energy systems and project lifecycle
• Ability to stay organized while juggling many different projects at once
• Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset and skills
• Self-motivation and a high level of attention to detail
• Familiarity with permitting, public procurement, interconnection, and utility coordination processes
• A demonstrated interest in the renewable energy sector and publicly-owned power 

Compensation

This is a remote, full-time role. The Project Manager will also be asked to attend in-person site visits and meetings. The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 depending on experience, need, and available funding. This role is also eligible for healthcare benefits.