Assistant Solar Project Manager Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Description

OE Solar is seeking a Project Coordinator to help deliver commercial solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from planning through closeout. In this role, you will coordinate project logistics, procurement, schedules, inspections, documentation, and cross-functional communication to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate is organized, accountable, and comfortable managing multiple construction projects simultaneously while working closely with engineers, contractors, inspectors, customers, and internal teams. 

If you thrive in a fast-paced renewable energy or construction environment and take ownership of your work, we encourage you to apply. 

Project Coordination 

• Support commercial solar and BESS projects from planning through commissioning. 
• Coordinate schedules, field staff logistics, project timelines, and day-to-day project needs. 
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with project execution and workforce allocation. 
• Monitor progress and help ensure project milestones are met. 

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination 

• Communicate professionally with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and inspectors. 
• Maintain clear written communication across internal teams through email and project management software. 
• Coordinate information between engineering, procurement, and field teams. 

Documentation & Project Tracking 

• Maintain detailed job logs and project documentation in Buildertrend. 
• Track project status, inspections, change orders, and key milestones. 
• Keep project files organized, including permits, purchase orders, engineering plans, and revisions. 

Site Audits & Technical Coordination 

• Conduct site audits and prepare documentation for project planning 
• Read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams and solar PV system layouts 
• Understand solar PV systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) including major system components 

Permitting & Compliance 

• Assist with permit submissions and revisions to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) 
• Ensure project documentation aligns with electrical, building, and solar codes 
• Maintain familiarity with New Mexico interconnection requirements 

Inspections & Utility Coordination 

• Schedule and coordinate project inspections 
• Meet inspectors onsite when required and ensure installations meet approved plans 
• Coordinate final approvals and utility interconnection / Permission to Operate (PTO) 

Procurement & Materials Management 

• Work with the procurement team to source photovoltaic and BESS equipment 
• Create Bills of Materials (BOM) based on engineering designs 
• Ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time to maintain project schedules 
• Create purchase orders and track material procurement in Buildertrend 

Engineering Coordination 

• Work with structural and electrical engineers to ensure plans are complete and permit-ready 
• Gather necessary documentation for engineering review and permitting approvals 

Project Closeout 

• Maintain organized project records and documentation 
• Assist with project closeout packages and final documentation 
• Ensure all project documentation is properly filed and archived 

Required Qualifications 

• Valid driver's license 
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills 
• Ability to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Reliable cellular phone for communication and documentation 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in commercial solar, energy storage, electrical construction, or EPC project coordination 
• Familiarity with solar PV systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 
• Experience with permitting, inspections, and utility interconnection processes 
• Experience using Buildertrend or construction project management software 

Why Join OE Solar 

• Work in the rapidly growing commercial solar and energy storage industry 
• Join a team delivering large-scale renewable energy infrastructure 
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding renewable energy company 
• Contribute to projects that support the clean energy transition. 

Apply Today 

If you are a detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of projects and thrives in a construction or renewable energy environment, we encourage you to apply.