Solar Services Project Manager

New Mountain Capital$90K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related project management experience with an electrical contractor in commercial/industrial settings.
  • 3 to 5 years of leadership experience with a strong understanding of product and market requirements.
  • Proficient in project estimates, construction, maintenance specifications, and contract documents.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills with an analytical and detail-oriented work style.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customer service experience from a previous customer-facing role is preferred.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees proposal, bid, and quotation development in response to customer requests.
  • Collaborates with electrical contractors to review and approve bids.
  • Identifies and onboard new electrical contractors to enhance service offerings.
  • Drives improvements in the subcontractor onboarding process to minimize delays.
  • Coordinates resources and vendors for seamless project execution and maximized opportunities.
  • Creates a repository of templates and resources for accurate proposal responses.
  • Partners with Procurement to assess vendor products and negotiate pricing while addressing service concerns.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays for work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet provided as required for the role.
Full Job Description
Your Impact

The Project Manager, Solar Services is responsible for the continuous improvement and pricing of operations and maintenance services for Pearce Renewables. The candidate will have strong interaction with external customers and internal stakeholders such as Sales, Business Operations, Field Operations, Procurement to drive growth and optimization of our solar service offerings to the U.S. market. Must possess the ability to interpret customer requirements, match services to customer specifications/drawings, and ensure that the quote is technically compatible and competitive by communicating with the Field Operations team to determine/clarify project requirements. Understands, analyzes, documents, and communicates contractual, technical, and commercial terms and has a working understanding of bid strategies. This individual will present a quotation package with comments on exceptions and built-in value to customers to ensure quality output.

Core Responsibilities
  • Oversees the development of proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from customers.
  • Works directly with electrical contractors to receive, review, and approve bids.
  • Identifies and onboard new electrical contractors to strengthen Pearce's offerings.
  • Drives improvement in the subcontractor onboarding process reducing delays and improving coverage.
  • Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects and maximizes business opportunities.
  • Develops and establishes a repository of templates, standard language, product collateral, exhibits, and other data resources to create high-quality and accurate responses.
  • Partners with Procurement leaders to meet with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquire about their services, negotiate pricing, and communicate any product or service-related concerns.
  • Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
  • Manages the relationship with the customer and relevant stakeholders
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors
  • Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
  • Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.
  • Identifies and develops new opportunities with customers.
  • Prepares status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
  • Submits project deliverables and ensures that they adhere to quality standards.
  • Coordinates with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
  • Understand the contracts for the assigned accounts in detail.
  • Using key performance indicators continuously monitor and evaluate site production/availability and Pearce performance. Performance targets include response time, time to repair, and on-time preventive maintenance performance.
  • Initiate and take effective corrective actions when site performance/availability guarantees, or contract compliance are trending in a negative direction.
  • Manage communication between Pearce and the customer to include incident notifications, incident investigations, scheduling and conducting status calls/meetings.
  • Manage the customer relationship and performance to minimize and prevent technical and commercial disagreements, but if disagreements arise, lead, and manage the resolution.
  • Spot check work order record keeping quality and provide appropriate feedback to an individual entering work order information.
  • Provide coaching and oversight to team members with assigned contact obligations.
  • Monitor accounts receivables for assigned customer accounts and take appropriate action for overdue receivables.
  • Understand profit/lost reports for assigned customers and work with the Field Operations Managers to manage cost of goods sold and ensure all billable work is identified, approved by the customer.
  • when required by contract and invoiced to the customer.
  • Review and provide input to the Annual Operating Plan for assigned accounts (the annual revenue and cost of goods sold budget).
  • Provide leads to the Sales organization and support the sales effort to include draft contract review, pricing for proposals and review/draft contract statements of work.
  • Periodically visit assigned accounts power generation site to observe the condition of the site and quality of work performed by Pearce.
  • Other duties may be assigned or required.

Core Experience
  • 5+ years of related project management experience with an electrical contractor, commercial/industrial experience.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience with proven leadership skills. Deep understanding of product requirements management and general product knowledge as well as market knowledge and awareness of pricing strategies and unique selling propositions.
  • Knowledgeable in all areas of electrical installation including a working knowledge of contract documents, project estimates, construction, and maintenance specifications.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills. Analytic, accurate, and focused style of work. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Excel) is required.
  • A successful track record with demonstrated capability to lead and drive process improvements.
  • Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required.
  • Self-motivated person who can operate independently and can play well in a high-growth environment.
  • Customer Service experience -- a previous customer-facing role is preferred.

Compensation: DOE

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$90,000-$100,000 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

About New Mountain Capital

New Mountain Capital is a private equity firm that manages over $20 billion in assets. The firm was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York City. New Mountain Capital invests in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, software, business services, education, and federal services. The firm has completed over 150 investments and has a team of over 100 professionals across offices in New York, San Francisco, and London.
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