Project Manager – Commercial Solar
Buffalo, NY | In-Person
Salary: $85,000–$105,000
Buffalo Solar is seeking a Project Manager to oversee commercial rooftop solar projects executed by subcontractors. This role owns project delivery from handoff through closeout and serves as the primary decision-maker for execution-related issues.
This is a hands-on, in-person role requiring strong judgment, clear communication, and comfort managing subcontractors, schedules, and field issues.
Responsibilities
- Own project scope, schedule, and budget
- Direct Installation Supervisors and subcontractors
- Resolve field, material, and schedule issues
- Oversee procurement sequencing and substitutions
- Manage change orders and execution risks
- Serve as primary delivery contact for clients
- Coordinate inspections, commissioning support, and closeout
- Track project performance and billing milestones
Qualifications
- Experience managing commercial construction or solar projects
- Strong subcontractor coordination experience
- Comfortable making decisions under pressure
- Clear communicator with field and client experience
- Willing to work in person and visit job sites
Our Story
At Buffalo Solar, our mission is bold and crystal clear, power 1,000 businesses with clean, reliable solar energy by 2035.
We specialize in commercial and industrial rooftop solar solutions that help companies cut operating costs, lock in predictable energy expenses, and meet long-term sustainability goals. Every project we deliver is designed to perform as a true business asset, driving savings, stability, and growth for decades to come.
Founded in Buffalo, NY, Buffalo Solar was built from the ground up by Founder and CEO, Tyler Uebelhoer. With more than a decade of experience as an electrician and construction professional, Tyler recognized solar as the industry where he could make the biggest impact, not just for businesses, but for the economy and communities of Western New York. What started in his South Buffalo living room in 2015 has evolved into a modern solar development and EPC company serving organizations across New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and beyond.
Over the past 10 years, Buffalo Solar has grown from a local startup into a trusted regional partner, yet our approach remains hands-on and personal. From the first consultation through post-installation support, we stay closely connected to every client to ensure their system is reliable, efficient, and built for long-term value.
We care so deeply about the businesses we serve that we developed our own in-house 15-Year Peace of Mind Warranty, providing unmatched protection that separates us from the rest of the industry.
Our vision is ambitious but simple, 1,000 businesses powered by Buffalo Solar by 2035. We have already come a long way from our beginnings in Western New York, and we are just getting started.
CAREERS AT BUFFALO SOLAR
If you have a great work ethic, think well on your feet and you’re great with people, Buffalo Solar may be a great career move.
Maybe you’ve been told you’re a super hero of installation or that you have better customer service skills than that gecko on the insurance company commercials, we’re a place where dedication and hard work pays off.
Personal attributes we’re looking for:
- A keen eye for detail and more timely than a Swiss watch
- Stops at nothing to make sure the customer is happy
- Shows care and concern for the work you do and the people you work with
- Ability to take constructive criticism in stride and apply to improving
- Desire to grow personally and professionally