Planted · 9 hours ago
Project Manager
Oakland, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $135K/yr
4+ years expPlanted is a company dedicated to revolutionizing the solar energy industry by developing new technology for solar project execution. The Project Manager will lead solar projects from development through construction, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Manage Planted solar projects ranging from 1 - 200+ MW through development, pre-construction, and construction
Oversee successful completion of Planted’s scope of work on projects from pre-construction engineering deliverables through construction scope completion
Maintain strong relationships with customers and partners
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
Ensure on-time execution of key engineering deliverables, like project drawings, layouts, stamped structural packages, and bills of materials
Coordinate with and manage EPCs, engineers, consultants, AHJs, and customers
Oversee contract compliance, change orders, and risk management
Track project milestones and proactively identify and resolve issues
Ensure projects meet quality and safety standards
Coordinate with procurement and supply chain to ensure timely delivery and smooth logistics of material orders
Prepare internal and external project status reports for leadership and partners
Participate in project handoff from business development and to field construction teams
Travel as needed to project sites to support foundation and racking construction to ensure customer satisfaction with Planted products and services
Time manage efficiently across multiple projects
Qualification
Required
4–8 years of experience managing solar (or renewable energy) projects
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
A track record of organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills
Driven and outcome-oriented. Able to navigate complex or ambiguous project dynamics to deliver results
Hands-on attitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness
Proven experience delivering commercial or utility-scale solar projects
Strong understanding of solar construction processes and EPC contracts
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multiple stakeholders simultaneously
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., SmartSheet, MS Project, etc.)
Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company
Inquisitive and not afraid to speak up to get necessary information or input
Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role
Preferred
PMP certification or similar (preferred, not required)
Experience working at a developer, EPC, or IPP
Benefits
11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid in-office lunches
Stock options
Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits
Pre-tax commuter benefits
401(k)
Company
Planted
Smarter Solar Deployment—From Planning to Power
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$33.6MKey Investors
Piva CapitalUS Department of Energy
2025-07-29Series A· $12M
2024-06-18Series A· $20M
2023-05-18Grant· $1.6M
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