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This role will directly manage local vegetation partners, including grazing operators, mowing contractors, herbicide applicators, native seeding/restoration vendors, and local community partners.\nThe Vegetation Contracts Manager will oversee vegetation operations during the operational phase of projects, including contractor management, performance tracking, O&M budget oversight, and support earlier scoping and planning efforts for projects under development or in construction. The ideal candidate brings strong contract management experience and working knowledge of solar vegetation management practices, as well as willingness to engage with local communities to identify contractors, manage relationships, and engage with local interest. Ecological monitoring experience is a plus, but not required.\nSol Systems is a national clean energy firm focused on building domestic energy that benefits local communities. The Company is operating, building, and managing over 7 GW of projects across 38 States for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, schools, and more than 40,000 customers across the United States. Sol Systems works with institutional clients, corporate partners, and foundations to create an energy future we can all believe in. The company was founded in 2008 and is led by its founder.\nKey Responsibilities\nVegetation Program Oversight and Vendor Management\nIdentify local contractors.\nSupport contract negotiations with contractors.\nManage contractor performance, including safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.\nTrack and enforce KPIs and service level expectations.\nEnsure contractors comply with environmental permits and site-specific vegetation plans.\nOversee mowing, grazing, herbicide application, invasive species control, and restoration activities.\nCoordinate vegetation and community partner work with solar O&M teams to ensure site safety, accessibility, and minimized operational risk.\nIdentify and mitigate vegetation-related risks (shading, fire risk, access constraints).\nManage annual vegetation O&M budgets across assigned sites.\nTrack and analyze cost metrics (e.g., cost per acre, per pass, per site).\nIdentify cost efficiencies while maintaining ecological and operational standards.\nProvide budget forecasts and performance reporting.\nEcological & Restoration Integration\nSupport pollinator-friendly and habitat restoration initiatives.\nConduct vegetation monitoring where qualified or coordinate third-party consultants when needed.\nEnsure vegetation practices align with company sustainability goals and regulatory commitments.\nCommunity & Stakeholder Engagement\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with local grazing operators, farmers, rural communities, landowners, county officials and regulators.\nServe as the primary point of contact for vegetation-related inquiries.\nQualifications\nRequired\n3 - 5 years of experience in contract management, solar operations and maintenance, vegetation management, or related fields.\nHigh school diploma or GED required; Bachelors Degree preferred\nExperience negotiating and managing multiple external vendor contracts with values upwards of $500,000.\nDemonstrated experience managing operational budgets.\nWorking knowledge of vegetation management practices (mowing, grazing systems, herbicide application, or restoration).\nStrong project management, community engagement, and stakeholder coordination skills.\nWillingness and ability to travel 30-40% within Illinois and other regions as necessary including occasional visits to DC.\nValid driver’s license.\nPreferred\nBackground in agronomy, ecology, range management, agriculture, natural resources, or dual land use solar.\nExperience conducting or overseeing ecological monitoring.\nRelevant certifications (CCA, CPAg, CPSS, etc)\nLocation & Hours: This is a full-time role and will be based in Southern / South Central Illinois. It will require regular travel to solar sites across the state, and other regions as needed.\nCompensation: The base salary for this role is between $70,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.\nTo Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.\nDeadline: We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.\nSol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. 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