Project Manager

This role is being hired by Rethink Electric, a subsidiary of SunVest Solar. While the position sits within Rethink’s operations, SunVest is supporting the recruitment process.

For more information on Rethink, please visit: www.rethinkelectric.com

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Job Posting:

Project Manager

Company:

Rethink Electric (subsidiary of SunVest Solar)

Location:

Wood Dale, IL

About Rethink Electric:

With over 15 years of experience and 1,000+ projects installed, Rethink provides top professional commercial or industrial solar panel installations. Our NABCEP certified professional installers will give quality craftsmanship from start to finish. We pride ourselves on excellent communication throughout the process and complete your project in the most efficient manner possible, keeping safety in mind as our priority. Whether you are a solar developer that has one project or a portfolio of projects, or a sales team that needs a local installer, we have the capacity to build all of your projects. For more information, please visit: www.rethinkelectric.com

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Position Overview:

Rethink Project Management team is responsible for the successful delivery of solar projects, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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.

- 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.

Rethink 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.

The compensation range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,000-$160,000. At Rethink, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

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.