Compensation: $55,000 – $85,000 annually (plus commission)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Job Overview
8MSolar is seeking an Assistant Commercial Project Manager to support our commercial projects from start to finish. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter with experience in commercial solar installations who wants to grow their career in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support commercial projects from point of sale to installation and commissioning
- Serve as a primary point of contact between the client and 8MSolar
- Manage workflows across multiple projects to ensure schedules are met
- Create, update, and share project schedules with clients
- Identify and assist in ordering inventory and materials
- Review commercial construction drawings and provide recommendations
- Supervise 8MSolar crews onsite
- Verify site installation through onsite testing and commissioning
- Ensure timely project closeout, including punch list completion
Qualifications
- 4-year technical degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of solar experience (commercial preferred)
- Valid NC driver’s license
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable bending, climbing, squatting, reaching, and kneeling
- Ability to read and understand electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
- Working knowledge of electrical theory, materials, and equipment
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
- Basic mathematical skills for project calculations
- Willingness to work overtime when required
Training & Onboarding Plan
Week 1 – Training & Certifications:
- OSHA-30 Certification
- Forklift operation
- SolarEdge, SMA
- UNIRAC, Pegasus, IronRidge racking installation guidelines
- Overview of commercial project management tools, schedules, and accounting (led by Shahzaib Khan)
Week 2 – Onsite & Office Training:
- Onsite learning with senior site supervisor: mechanical & electrical installation
- Permitting and interconnection process overview
- Equipment ordering (forklifts, boom lifts, dumpsters, etc.)
- Forklift operation practice
Weeks 3–4 – Onsite Experience:
- Electrical installation and commissioning
- Site evaluations
- Continued forklift operation
Week 5 – Project Management Practice:
- Manage a complete installation with senior PM guidance
- Attend inspections and client walkthroughs
Week 6 & Beyond – Full Responsibility:
- Manage projects from contract signing to closeout
- Maintain client communications and ensure milestone adherence
- Oversee billing and follow-up on payments
- Ensure material availability and crew readiness
- Supervise full installation and commissioning
- Attend all inspections and final walkthroughs
Why Work Here?
“Dynamic, friendly, and relaxed work environment. We focus on high-quality solar installations, encourage employee growth, and provide great benefits!”
About 8MSolar LLC
8MSolar is the highest-rated solar panel installer in North Carolina, providing turnkey installation of solar energy systems for residential and commercial clients. Learn more at 8MSolar.com.
Company Address: 5112 Departure Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612