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    Project Manager - Chicago, United States - SunVest Solar, LLC

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    Job Posting: Project Manager

    Company: SunVest Solar, LLC

    Location: Chicago, IL (West Loop)

    Type: Full-Time, In-Office

    Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

    Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC ("SunVest") is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring successful delivery and management of solar projects, contributing significantly to our operational excellence and customer satisfaction. As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.

    About SunVest:

    SunVest is a rapidly growing leader in renewable energy, establishing itself as a vertically integrated distributed generation platform with expertise across the value chain, including development, construction, financing, and operations. SunVest is advancing an industry-leading pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with a growing portfolio of assets under management expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2025. SunVest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, visit

    Position Overview:

    SunVest's Project Execution team is responsible for the successful delivery of solar projects, encompassing all phases from initial development through to commissioning, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

    As a Project Manager based in our Chicago HQ, you will lead projects from mid-stage development through construction and O&M handover for ground mount and rooftop solar projects in various markets across the US. Project Managers are responsible for project reporting, completing permitting activities, supporting remote monitoring system setup, and other administrative and or documentation needs that come up. You will help manage the backend of bringing quality renewable energy generation systems on-line. Your expertise in engineering and project management will be pivotal to SunVest's ongoing success, contributing to our sustainable growth strategy and the development of strategic plans for managing and improving renewable energy generation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Project Development and Coordination: Assist in steering projects from mid-stage development through construction to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) handover, ensuring all milestones are met timely and efficiently. Assist in negotiating Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and populating project specific portions of EPC contracts. Support and monitor the progress of development and engineering activities, ensuring projects advance to Notice to Proceed (NTP) readiness.
    • Schedule and Scope Management: Create, maintain, and update project schedule files ensuring all timelines are met. Manage the overall project scope, meticulously tracking changes and adjusting schedules as necessary to meet project goals.
    • Cost and Risk Management: Monitor project costs, ensuring they stay within budget, and identify potential risks, proposing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
    • Reporting Documentation: Help track and update project data in company ERP/CRM platform(s), providing regular status updates to management. Ensure complete project documentation is prepared and made available for timely financial diligence and third-party engineering review.
    • Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors, clients, regulatory agencies, and internal team members, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent field experience.
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience, 3 years of which in solar distributed generation.
    • Proficiency in using project management software, Excel, and online tools like Procore, MS Projects, or Primavera, for building schedules and generating project reports/trackers.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
    • A deep passion for the renewable energy sector and a principled approach to fostering sustainable solutions.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits
    • Paid time off including company holidays
    • Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry
    • Opportunity for advancement

    Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America

    SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


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