Quality Solar

☀️ Drive Every Solar Project to the Finish Line – Join Quality Solar as a Solar Project Coordinator!

Position Title

Job title: Solar Project Coordinator

Company Name: Quality Solar

Pay Range: $55,000 – $70,000 per year (Based on Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Illinois

Industry: Residential & Commercial Solar Construction

Job Overview

Quality Solar is seeking an organized, proactive, and customer-focused Solar Project Coordinator to oversee residential solar projects from signed contract through Permission to Operate (PTO).

This is not an administrative support role. You will be responsible for managing a high-volume pipeline of active projects, coordinating multiple departments, communicating directly with homeowners, and ensuring every project continues moving forward on schedule.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in keeping complex projects organized, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in one of Illinois' fastest-growing solar companies.

Who We Are

Quality Solar is one of the fastest-growing residential and commercial solar EPC contractors serving Illinois and surrounding markets. We specialize in delivering high-quality solar installations through exceptional craftsmanship, proactive communication, and operational excellence. Our culture is built around accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We move quickly, solve problems together, and empower every employee to make a meaningful impact on the success of our customers and our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination
• Manage a pipeline of approximately 150–250 active residential solar projects
• Coordinate projects from signed contract through Permission to Operate (PTO)
• Monitor project milestones and proactively identify delays or bottlenecks
• Ensure projects remain on schedule by following up with internal departments and customers
• Customer Communication
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout each customer's solar installation
• Schedule installations directly with homeowners
• Explain the installation process, answer questions, and provide timely project updates
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience through professional communication and follow-up
• Cross-Department Coordination
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Permitting, Procurement, Operations, Installation, Service, Inspection, and Utility partners
• Coordinate documentation, approvals, inspections, and project requirements
• Escalate project issues quickly to minimize delays
• Maintain accurate project records, notes, and communication history within the CRM
• Operational Excellence
• Track project progress and ensure deadlines are met
• Hold internal teams accountable through proactive communication
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows and operational efficiency
• Support company growth by maintaining organized, accurate project documentation

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience coordinating residential solar projects or working within residential solar operations
• Strong understanding of the residential solar installation process from contract through PTO
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and solve problems proactively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with permitting, inspections, utility interconnection, or project management
• Familiarity with Illinois residential solar projects
• Experience coordinating multiple departments simultaneously
• Background in construction, renewable energy, or project management

What Success Looks Like

Within your first six months, you will:

• Successfully manage a portfolio of 150–250 active projects
• Keep projects moving with minimal supervision
• Minimize delays through proactive communication and follow-up
• Build strong relationships with homeowners and internal teams
• Improve project efficiency while delivering an outstanding customer experience

Compensation & Benefits

• $55,000 – $70,000 Annual Salary (Based on Experience)
• Performance-Based Career Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time)
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• Stable, Growing Company with Long-Term Career Opportunities
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment

Work Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday
• Occasional evenings or weekends as business needs require

Work Location

• Based in Illinois with office-based collaboration supporting residential solar projects throughout the region.

Why Join Quality Solar?

At Quality Solar, every project matters and so does every employee. We're building one of the Midwest's premier solar companies by investing in great people who take ownership, communicate effectively, and continually look for ways to improve. If you're ready to make a measurable impact while growing your career in renewable energy, we'd love to meet you.

Quality Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.