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Knobelsdorff Enterprises

Solar Project Manager

Knobelsdorff Enterprises, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Operations, and Legal to support deal progression from opportunity to construction.

Collaborate with Estimating and Operations to manage bid packages, long‑lead planning, materials and contractor RFPs, award and contract.

Facilitate internal and external resources to execute early‑stage design activities including conceptual designs, layouts, PV optimization, production analyses, value‑engineering analyses, economic optimization activities, and interconnection coordination.

Ownership of project pipelining activities for project portfolio(s)/developer(s)

Internal communication and visibility of long‑term critical path plan/impacts

Customer engagement to drive continuous project flow and show capacity

Manage pre‑construction activities

Facilitate and maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and engineering during all phases of the project.

Collaborating and coordination with engineers and contractors to facilitate seamless communication throughout the preconstruction phase.

Coordinate constructability and technical review of projects with engineering, interconnection, and development teams.

Engage with clients to understand their requirements, address concerns, and provide regular updates on preconstruction progress.

Align EPC Agreement scope and schedule with interconnection, permitting, and other development needs.

Stay informed of relevant regulations and codes, ensuring all preconstruction activities align with legal and safety standards.

Track owner and subcontractor change order requests during preconstruction.

Manage subcontractor onboarding and ensure all compliance requirements are met.

Coordinate preparation and required reviews of project contractual documents and supporting exhibits.

Identify design changes impacting budget and raise visibility to estimating team to ensure project proposals and budgets are properly updated.

Identify and evaluate potential risks during contracting process, develop mitigation strategies, raise awareness, and minimize risk to schedule and budget, facilitate seamless handoff to operations team.

Ensure turnover of a project from Pre‑Construction to Construction is done properly

Lead appropriate handoff meeting and support as required thereafter to ensure no gaps.

Collaborate with construction teams in resolving design and or constructability challenges during construction.

Qualifications

Proven experience in renewable energy projects

Motivated and goal‑driven mindset with a strong commitment to achieving targets and contributing to organizational success.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with customers, partners, and internal teams.

Ability to research and analyze market strategies, understand deal requirements, assess risks, and evaluate the financial viability of projects.

Proficient in relevant software for cost estimation and project management.

Degrees are great, but we place a greater emphasis on your commitment to our team, our partners and our customers.

Additional Information We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range $64,000 – $138,000 per year DOE

Total Rewards Statement As a full‑time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees

HSA contributions to support your medical expenses

Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with competitive company match

Profit sharing and performance‑based incentives

Paid weekly with competitive wages

PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement

Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time

Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs

EEO Statement Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation $80,000 per year

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