Solar Program Manager

Are you someone who likes processes to be on-time and keep things on track? Do you want a direct impact on customer happiness? Do you find yourself re-imagining what is possible and want to set a new standard? If so, we want you to join our team!

Centrica Business Solutions North America is seeking a Solar Program Manager to lead the design and construction of multiple parallel Solar Carport and Rooftop Sites for the LAUSD school district in Southern California. The Program Manager is a leadership position on the Operations team reporting to the Manager of Project Management - West. The Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of construction projects through planning, directing, and facilitating activities by their matrix report project management team. This is a matrix manager position with the autonomy to build the team that will deliver the multi-year 16 site program of projects most effectively and currently anticipates at least a Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager reporting to the Program Manager. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in positioning Centrica for ongoing opportunities to expand into additional LAUSD schools by ensuring excellence in delivery, customer satisfaction, and long-term value creation.

Our Solar Program Manager contributions to the team include:

- Lead and be accountable for the successful execution (Scope, Schedule, Budget, and Customer Satisfaction), from design through construction, commissioning, and closeout of a 16 solar site program of projects for a major school district in Southern California.

- Serve as the primary executive interface with LAUSD leadership, balancing district-wide objectives with site-specific execution.

- Provide solar design and construction expertise and leadership to effectively manage processes including, interconnection application and approval, Division of the State Architect (DSA) review, permit application and approval, etc.

- Manage a team of Project Managers, allocating resources and projects, to ensure timely and efficient revenue recognition, achievement of CBSNA goals, and good outcomes for customers.

- Fully understand, track, and proactively manage all customer requirements, ensuring smooth, timely delivery and confident execution that fosters customer trust and a positive overall customer experience.

- Lead program-wide risk identification and mitigation planning across all sites.

- Build scalable processes and systems that set the foundation for long-term partnerships with the client.

The core components of success are (i.e. must haves):

- At least 15 years of demonstrated success in Project Management leading portfolios or multi-site programs of $10MM+ in aggregate construction value – Required.

- At least 10 years of demonstrated success in solar project management – Required.

- Experience leading solar PV projects through DSA review, interconnection approval, and permitting in Southern California – Strongly Preferred

- Experience working with LA Unified School District – Preferred

- Proven success managing programs for public agencies, K-12 schools, or large institutional clients in California.

- Ability to navigate DSA processes and public works contracting environments.

The following are a definite plus, so if you’ve got it be sure to tell us!

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or Business

- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

- A general contracting license-holder in some key states is highly preferred or prerequisite qualifications to be able to sit for the tests

Come join a company that is committed to going further to understand what is needed and engineer what is possible.

WHAT we do and WHY we do it?

Centrica Business Solutions is a nationwide, fast-growing company that maximizes the value of infrastructures by optimizing energy and building systems. We design and build energy efficiency upgrade projects that help our customers achieve financial savings, energy reductions and an enhanced environment that fosters productivity, comfort and safety.

We are driven and passionate about partnering with our customers and providing expertise to create more efficient and optimized environments for their employees, students, teachers and communities to thrive in. We strive to be better, do better and achieve better results for our customers. Our teams of experts don’t follow trends. We set them. We embrace change. We challenge the norm. We make promises - and we keep them. We earn our customers' business by creating value for them, showing genuine concern and understanding of their needs, building deep relationships, and ensuring they are happy. Our customers see and feel our constant care for every project.

Our Benefits and Perks …

At Centrica Business Solutions, we ensure you are supported and valued. To help do this, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Some of our benefits & perks include:

- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

- HSA, with company match

- FSA/DCA

- Paid Time Off

- 401(k), with company match

- Life Insurance

- Accident Insurance

- Employee Wellness Reimbursement Program

- Group Wellness Activities

- Employee Training and Development Opportunities

- Casual attire with professional and fun work environments

- Fungineering (We Engineer the Fun!)

In true Centrica Business Solutions fashion, we are continually reviewing and re-imagining what we can offer to meet our employee’s needs.

Together we have fun. Together we grow. Together we get better. It’s not just what we do. It’s who we are!

Centrica Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices