Program Manager - Solar Construction & Renewable Energy

Company Description

IKIO is a US-based leading manufacturer of high-quality LED lighting solutions for industrial, commercial, residential, horticulture, and hazardous location applications. We specialize in providing innovative and energy-efficient solutions through our vertically integrated infrastructure, with products designed and developed in our ISO-certified facilities. As an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) for global lighting companies, we also deliver custom LED products and installation services tailored to client needs. In addition, IKIO provides power quality audits, improvement solutions, and financing options, solidifying our role as an Energy Savings Solution Partner in the energy and lighting industries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solar Program Oversight & Delivery

• Plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple solar and LED lighting projects from initiation to closeout.

• Develop comprehensive solar project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.

• Define project milestones and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Oversee daily execution of solar construction phases: design, permitting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and inspection.

• Ensure all program activities comply with client contracts, specifications, NABCEP standards, and OSHA safety requirements.

• Manage multiple solar projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact.

1. On-Site Project Management

• Travel to project sites to oversee installation, commissioning, and quality inspections.

• Act as the on-site representative for IKIO, ensuring project delivery aligns with safety, quality, and client expectations.

• Lead on-site meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

1. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Organize regular meetings to synchronize activities between sales, engineering, procurement, construction, logistics, and installation teams.

• Clarify roles and expectations, resolve interdepartmental conflicts, and facilitate consensus.

1. Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the solar program lifecycle.

• Lead client meetings, provide regular updates, and address concerns.

• Proactively resolve client issues and gather post-project feedback.

1. Resource & Budget Management

• Prepare detailed resource allocation plans for solar and lighting projects.

• Develop and track program budgets, monitor expenditures, and forecast financial performance.

• Approve purchase orders, invoices, and change orders in line with budget constraints.

1. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to define solar project quality requirements and inspection criteria.

• Ensure all work complies with NEC, UL, ASHRAE, NABCEP, OSHA, and local codes.

• Maintain up-to-date records of certifications, permits, and compliance documentation.

1. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive solar program documentation, including schedules, budgets, change orders, meeting minutes, risk registers, and client communications.

• Prepare and present weekly/monthly status reports to senior management.

1. Continuous Improvement

• Conduct post-project reviews, analyze lessons learned, and implement process improvements.

• Benchmark IKIO's solar program management practices against industry standards.

• Lead adoption of new technologies, tools, or methodologies.

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and coach project managers, coordinators, and support staff.

• Identify skill gaps and organize targeted training, especially in solar and safety practices.

• Foster collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Area Detailed Responsibilities

• Solar Program Oversight & Delivery Plan - execute, monitor, and control multiple solar and LED projects; manage schedules, milestones, deliverables

• On-Site Project Management Travel to sites; oversee installation, commissioning, inspections; lead on-site meetings

• Cross-Functional Coordination: synchronize across departments; resolve conflicts; ensure accountability

• Client Relationship Management Main client contact; manage expectations; resolve issues; gather feedback

• Resource & Budget Management Allocate resources; manage budgets; approve expenditures; report financials; optimize costs

• Quality Assurance & Compliance Define quality criteria; oversee inspections; ensure regulatory compliance (NABCEP, OSHA); manage documentation

• Reporting & Documentation Maintain records; prepare reports; document changes; archive deliverables

• Continuous Improvement Analyze outcomes; implement process improvements; benchmark practices; lead adoption of new tools/methodologies

• Team Leadership & Development Mentor team; organize training; set goals; review performance; encourage collaboration and growth

Note:

This role is critical for IKIO LED Lighting's continued leadership in solar and sustainable energy solutions. NABCEP and OSHA certifications, hands-on solar project management experience, and flexibility for site travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 5+ years of program or project management experience in solar construction, renewable energy, electrical, or related industries.

• Demonstrated success managing complex solar projects (design, permitting, installation, commissioning, closeout).

• Experience with LED lighting, energy storage, and HVAC projects is preferred.

• NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) certification required.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training certification required.

• PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), or equivalent certifications preferred.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Trello).

• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources across concurrent solar and energy projects.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality).

• In-depth knowledge of solar, LED lighting, and energy efficiency standards.

• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed for on-site management and client meetings.