Solar Project Manager
Sutherland
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- Not disclosed
- Contract
- Updated 21/08/2025
- HRD
Sutherland is looking for an expert Project manager with good knowledge on Solar Power Installation commissioning and maintenance. We have upcoming projects at 3 of our major sites in Jamaica.
Company Description
Sutherland is a digital transformation company focused on delivering exceptional experiences for both customers and employees. For over 30 years, we have been entrusted with caring for our clients’ customers - a responsibility we believe we should earn every day. We are dedicated to making those experiences as delightful as possible - instantaneous, relevant, predictive and frictionless. As an early pioneer in robotic automation, we added to our core through steady investment and acquiring key capabilities. Our design capabilities marry human insight, design-thinking, and process engineering. To make these designs come to life as envisioned by our designers, we employ the latest in robotic automation, conversational AI techniques with a range of AI-ML enhanced products and cloud-based platforms.
We believe that the best relationships come from trust and value. We call it One Sutherland.
Job Description
Sutherland is looking for an expert Project manager with good knowledge on Solar Power Installation commissioning and maintenance. We have upcoming projects at 3 of our major sites in Jamaica.
The Manager is responsible for:
1. Logistics & Site Allocation
Manage transportation schedules for all solar equipment and materials.
- Oversee offloading, inspection, and secure storage.
- Coordinate allocation of materials to multiple sites, ensuring correct quantities and specifications are delivered.
- Maintain an inventory tracking system for each site.
2. Installation Oversight
- Supervise contractor mobilization, site preparation, and installation activities.
- Ensure all work is completed according to design specifications, safety codes, and quality standards.
- Resolve site-level issues swiftly to avoid project delays.
3. Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, contractors, regulatory authorities, and the client.
- Organize site progress meetings and issue regular updates on status, risks, and corrective measures.
- Coordinate between logistics teams, installation crews, and commissioning engineers.
4. Quality Control & Commissioning
- Conduct inspections during installation to verify adherence to specifications.
- Oversee commissioning, performance testing, and handover.
- Prepare final project reports and operational documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in solar project management, including vendor selection and multi-site coordination.
- Strong understanding of logistics, customs clearance, and PV installation.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Additional Skills
- Vendor negotiation and contract management.
- Excellent planning, organization, and multi-site coordination skills.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Proficiency with project management software and tools.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
As your prospective employer, we need to process your Personal Data as needed to evaluate your qualification for the position you are applying for with Sutherland. During the recruitment process, your Personal Data may be transferred outside of Jamaica and disclosed to third parties in the normal course of the recruitment and/or employment process or as needed to comply with applicable laws. This may include transferring information to our affiliated Companies for purposes connected to your employment with the company or to the management of Sutherland’s business.
