Project Manager, Standalone Services

Cypress Creek Renewables is hiring a Project Manager for Standalone Services in Asheville, NC. The role involves overseeing solar service projects, including financial management, scheduling, and customer communication. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of project management experience in solar services and be skilled in operational coordination and quality assurance. This position requires strong communication and project execution skills to ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion.
The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager - Standalone Services to oversee PO-based and contracted solar service projects, including DC remediation, wire management, QA/QC EPC milestone inspections, module washing and various corrective work. This role requires strong financial oversight, project scheduling, operational coordination, and customer communication to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing field operations, mobilizing teams, coordinating materials and logistics, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project & Financial Management
• Oversee PO-based and contractual solar service projects, ensuring financial performance aligns with PO or contract value.
• Manage daily financial tracking, including budget vs. actual cost analysis.
• Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Project Scheduling & Execution
• Develop detailed project schedules, aligning milestones, workforce allocation, and material availability.
• Comprehensive communication with on site field team to ensure customer deliverables are being met and progress is accurately communicated to the customer.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, tracking progress and addressing delays proactively.
• Communicate schedule progress and updates to customers and internal teams.
• Adjust and revise schedules as necessary, ensuring alignment with project goals and external factors.

Customer & Stakeholder Communication
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for customers, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Provide daily reports to customers, summarizing project progress, key findings, and next steps.
• Collaborate with the Account Management team to align customer expectations and contract deliverables.

Operational Execution & Coordination
• Manage full project mobilization and demobilization, ensuring smooth deployment and wrap-up.
• Coordinate materials, logistics, and workforce scheduling to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards for all corrective work and milestone inspections.
• Proactively identify and resolve on-site challenges to maintain project efficiency.

Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Ensure adherence to industry safety regulations and best practices.
• Conduct QA/QC inspections to validate the quality and integrity of work performed.
• Implement continuous improvement measures to enhance service delivery and efficiency.

Education & Experience Required
• 3-5+ years of project management experience in solar services, renewable energy, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of DC remediation, wire management, and QA/QC inspections in solar energy.
• Experience managing PO-based projects, including financial tracking and reporting.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Excel, Procore, Smartsheet).
• Strong skills in customer communication, problem-solving, and logistics coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced field environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and solar industry safety standards.
• PMP certification (preferred but not required).

Location: We have a strong preference for candidates based near one of our office locations: Santa Monica, CA; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; Washington, DC; or New York, NY. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week.

Benefits:
• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.