QE Solar

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About QE Solar We're making clean energy more efficient! For over a decade, the team at QE Solar has brought technical expertise, curiosity, and an investigative approach to the Solar Operations & Maintenance sector, maximizing asset uptime and return on investment while prioritizing safety. QE Solar manages well over 3GWs of PV/BESS projects and hundreds of employees, providing renewable assets owners the most reliable renewable asset service from coast-to-coast. QE Solar is known for an owner’s mindset in delivering consistent quality and service to our clients with a sense of urgency because we know maintenance issues impact the bottom line. The Project Office Manager supports the Director of Engineering by overseeing project coordination, operational organization, scheduling, and cross-functional communication across engineering and field operations. This role serves as a central hub for project execution activities, ensuring engineering initiatives progress efficiently, subcontractor engagement remains cost-controlled, and internal stakeholders remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing multiple concurrent technical projects within renewable energy, construction, engineering, or utility environments. Essential Duties: Project Coordination & Organization • Support the Director of Engineering in planning, organizing, and tracking engineering and operational projects. • Maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple initiatives. • Develop and manage project documentation, trackers, and reporting dashboards. • Ensure project workflows align with company operational standards and deadlines. Scheduling & Resource Management • Coordinate project schedules across engineering, operations, procurement, and field teams. • Monitor resource allocation and assist in prioritization of engineering workloads. • Identify scheduling conflicts and proactively recommend solutions. Subcontractor Coordination & Cost Oversight • Track subcontractor scopes of work, timelines, and deliverables. • Assist with subcontractor cost tracking, budgeting support, and invoice coordination. • Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure cost accuracy and budget alignment. • Support vendor onboarding and documentation compliance. Cross Department Communication • Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Field Services teams. • Facilitate project status meetings and distribute action items and updates. • Ensure timely communication of risks, delays, and project changes to stakeholders. Project Reporting & Process Improvement • Prepare recurring project status reports for leadership. • Track KPIs related to project timelines, budgets, and execution efficiency. • Recommend process improvements to enhance engineering project workflows and coordination. • Support implementation of project management tools and best practices. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 3–7 years of project coordination, PMO, or project operations experience. • Experience supporting engineering, construction, renewable energy, or technical service organizations preferred. • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments. • Proficiency with project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Monday, or similar). • Advanced Excel and reporting skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in solar, renewable energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects. • Familiarity with subcontractor management and cost tracking. • PMP, CAPM, or project management certification (preferred but not required). • Experience working within cross-functional technical teams. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Strong project organization and documentation management. • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. • Analytical mindset with attention to cost and schedule impacts. • Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. • Problem-solving and process-improvement orientation. Physical Requirements • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. • Occasional travel to project or operational sites as needed. Workplace Type: Remote Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000 per year Employment Type: Full-time Location: Remote The pay range for this role is: 85,000 - 100,000 USD per year(Raleigh, NC)