Project Manager
US$99,500 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Project Manager- Facilities USA”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$99,500 / yr |
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Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
The Facilities Project Manager will develop, modify, document, and manage facility system designs and installation for existing and future manufacturing, engineering, and other manufacturing facilities systems.
This individual will receive input from various internal and external sources, working with Plant Replication, Manufacturing and Development Engineering to modify facility systems ensuring project budget and timing is met. The successful individual will have a broad knowledge of facilities, production equipment and manufacturing processes. Utilizing strong project management skills, the individual will apply their deep knowledge of company standards to create/modify new/existing facility systems.
Individual will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Replication and Contractors to establish requirements and manage expectations of solution(s). The successful individual will participate in critical design reviews for new equipment and manufacturing processes.
The successful individual will need to coach and mentor fellow associates to expand their knowledge and skills base of facility systems.
Education/Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
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PMP Training is plus.
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Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
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Possess good leadership in Supervisory / Management skills.
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Demonstrated experience with Facilities equipment systems including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic/hydraulic with electrical controls a plus.
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Demonstrated experience with the start-up of process equipment.
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Successfully led projects through their life cycle including cost estimating, resourcing, scheduling, installation, and final documentation
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Created project-related reports including costing and status.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- What is the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and/or values that are most essential to the job function?
- Proficient in SAP and Maximo
- Familiar with equipment safety procedures.
- Knowledge of LOTO management and requirements for installation of new equipment
- Knowledge of NFPA70E requirements
- Excellent communications and presentation skills.