Travis Teisher
San Diego,CA
Summary
Senior Project Manager with 12+ years of experience overseeing the development and execution of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar energy projects across the U.S. Proven leader in managing EPC portfolios ranging from $5M to $65M+, with deep expertise in contractor oversight, utility interconnection, procurement, and risk mitigation. Known for delivering high-stakes projects on schedule and budget while building trust with internal teams, stakeholders, and clients such as Meta, Prologis, and The Irvine Company. Experienced in working with developers, EPC firms, and utilities to deliver solar and solar+storage assets that are on time, on budget, and built to spec.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Director of Field Operations
Green Sol (JV of Greening Group)
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw field execution for the $65 million, 84MWac Jasper County Solar Project (Meta), aligning construction activities with client objectives and utility requirements.
- Coordinated all on-site activities including contractor mobilization, quality control protocols, material staging, and civil sequencing.
- Led early-phase walkdowns and field engineering to support on-schedule NTP and construction milestone targets.
Senior Project Manager
Greening Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed turnkey EPC delivery for C&I solar projects including a 3MW ground mount in Michigan and rooftop systems in Virginia and California.
- Navigated interconnection processes with MID, AEP, and Consumers Energy, proactively avoiding Facility Studies.
- Led competitive RFP processes for EPC scopes, negotiated contracts, and coordinated closely with engineering and permitting teams to meet AHJ submittal milestones and project schedule targets.
- Spearheaded procurement strategies to secure SMA inverters, Risen modules, and switchgear on aggressive timelines.
Project Manager
Edison Energy
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Oversaw C&I solar portfolios totaling $50M+ for clients such as The Irvine Company and Prologis, including high-volume rooftop and ground-mount systems across logistics, warehouse, and commercial campuses.
- Led development-phase support for a 300MW solar + 100MW/4hr BESS project, contributing to early-stage feasibility assessments, design coordination, and interconnection scoping.
- Implemented PMO best practices using Smartsheet and MS Project; developed risk registers and forecast tools.
- Facilitated commercial negotiations, scope development, and subcontractor selection across 10+ states.
- Collaborated with clients, utilities, and EPCs as owner’s representative to maintain scope, budget, and safety targets.
President / CEO
SolSource Energy
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Founded and scaled a residential solar firm delivering dozens of turnkey rooftop systems across Southern California.
- Oversaw estimating, design, procurement, AHJ permitting, and project execution.
- Built operational workflows from scratch, managing designers, electricians, and sub crews.
- Negotiated utility interconnections and incentive program compliance across SDG&E and local municipalities.
Project Manager
Off Grid Systems
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed technical design, procurement, and commissioning of hybrid solar systems for residential and commercial clients.
- Developed SOPs for performance verification and QA/QC.
- Trained field teams on best practices for site prep, AC/DC tie-in, and compliance inspections.
Engineering Manager
Integrated Sign Associates
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Directed cross-functional production and install teams for public works and institutional signage projects.
- Delivered end-to-end management of permitting, fabrication, and union subcontractor coordination.
- Used SolidWorks to enhance custom design integration for CNC milling and ADA compliance.
Manufacturing Engineer
Hyspan Precision Products
03.2011 - 01.2014
- Designed and tested custom metal expansion joints using Autodesk Inventor for high-stress industrial applications.
- Conducted thermal cycle testing and root cause analysis with R&D and QA.
- Authored fabrication and assembly documentation to streamline production and improve training.
Education
No Degree -
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CASkills
- Solar EPC Execution
- Project Leadership
- Utility Interconnection
- Operations management
- RFP & Contract Negotiation
- Asset management
- Subcontractor Management
- Workforce planning
- Permitting & AHJ Compliance
- Energy Storage (BESS)
- Risk & Budget Management
- QA/QC
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
- NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP), Cert. #PV-102216-014230 – Certified until Dec 2019; recertification in progress
- Procore Project Manager: Core Tools – Owner (Issued Jan 2023)
- Procore Subcontractor Certification (Issued Jan 2023)
Software
- Procore
- MS Project
- Smartsheet
- Primavera P6
Timeline
Director of Field Operations
Green Sol (JV of Greening Group)
07.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Project Manager
Greening Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Edison Energy
09.2019 - 12.2023
President / CEO
SolSource Energy
03.2016 - 09.2019
Project Manager
Off Grid Systems
04.2015 - 03.2016
Engineering Manager
Integrated Sign Associates
01.2014 - 04.2015
Manufacturing Engineer
Hyspan Precision Products
03.2011 - 01.2014
No Degree -
Cuyamaca College
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