Technical Project Manager

Summary

Sunpath Solar is a rapidly growing, mission-driven solar energy company based in Georgia. They are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PV Technical Project Manager to oversee project planning and execution for solar energy installations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-site pre-engineering visits to project sites to assess roof structures, measurements, and electrical considerations as needed
• Create PV system layouts using Helioscope, Aurora Solar, and/or AutoCAD for residential and commercial projects (rooftop and ground-mount)
• Oversee the creation of preliminary and final system designs, incorporating site-specific constraints, electrical code requirements (NEC), building codes (IBC), utility standards, and Sunpath best practices
• Support permitting and interconnection applications by preparing accurate plan sets and technical documentation
• Collaborate with the CEO and electrical team on engineering review and stamped drawing sets (via PE partners when needed)
• Ensure accuracy of designs for proposals, contract fulfillment, and as-builts
• Support battery storage system integration (primarily lithium-ion), including basic layout, system sizing, and specification
• Manage end-to-end procurement process for solar modules, inverters, racking systems, BOS materials, batteries, and other project-critical components
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers; request quotes, negotiate pricing, and track lead times
• Monitor inventory levels (in coordination with field teams) and forecast material needs based on active and upcoming projects
• Coordinate just-in-time delivery schedules for job sites across Georgia
• Resolve material discrepancies, backorders, or substitutions as needed to prevent delays in project timelines
• Keep procurement costs within budget while ensuring quality and compliance
• Assist with the build out, commissioning, and management of systems in monitoring platforms
• Coordinate closely with the sales team to ensure proposals and contracts reflect accurate system design specs and pricing
• Support project operations and permitting staff with necessary documentation and design updates
• Provide installation teams with clear, actionable plans and equipment schedules
• Participate in team meetings and planning processes, contributing insights and suggestions for continuous improvement

Skills

• 1+ years of experience in solar PV system design and/or procurement (commercial and residential)
• Solid understanding of PV system components, design principles, and installation practices
• Familiarity with NEC, IBC, and Georgia-specific building and electrical codes
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working with vendors and negotiating procurement terms
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-moving, and mission-driven team environment
• Excellent communication skills — written, visual, and interpersonal
• Proficiency with design tools such as Helioscope, Aurora Solar, AutoCAD, and Google Workspace

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 1+ years of experience in solar PV system design and/or procurement (commercial and residential)
• Solid understanding of PV system components, design principles, and installation practices
• Familiarity with NEC, IBC, and Georgia-specific building and electrical codes
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working with vendors and negotiating procurement terms
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-moving, and mission-driven team environment
• Excellent communication skills — written, visual, and interpersonal

Nice to Haves

• Proficiency with design tools such as Helioscope, Aurora Solar, AutoCAD, and Google Workspace

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion.