Solar Commercial Project Manager - Berkeley, United States - Sun Light & Power

Sun Light & Power

Verified Company

Berkeley, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?

About the Company

Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet.

We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.

We are proud to be certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working.

We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners.

We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.

Position Description:

The Project Manager is the person whom Sun Light & Power's clients will work with the most in the process of getting their system built.

The Project Manager shapes our customer experiences once a system is purchased and is crucial to guaranteeing our customers remain Promoters.

As such, a project manager needs to have exceptional communication and documentation skills as well as a good technical understanding of PV and/or ST systems, how to build them, and the standards that regulate them, such as the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities:

Read and interpret contracts to assure compliance; particularly labor compliance
Develop and review project schedules, cost estimates, BOMs (Balance of Materials), budgets, Scopes (of Work), standards and quotes from suppliers
Assure all items and materials are ordered in a timely fashion
Manage scope, subcontractors and internal resources (Engineering, permitting, etc.) to assure

cost, time, quality, and contract expectations are met.

Issue change orders as needed when changes to cost, timing or scope are made outside of our control and project contract allows.
Monitor positive cash flow of a project
Manage multiple projects concurrently
Attend Project Management, Design and Handoff meetings
Work handinhand with the Operations Coordinator to assure our work meets compliance and regulatory requirements
Work with Superintendents to ensure jobs are prepared for a quality build

Qualifications:

Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
Strong time management and organizational skills
5to7+ years solar project management and/or build experience preferred
Must have experience with and knowledge of union project requirements and coordination with unions around various trades
Good leadership and people management skills
Strong knowledge of the NEC Code, Universal Building Codes and construction techniques
Ability to organize, utilize and motivate team members to successfully meet the construction schedule, which will result in completing the job on time and on budget, required
Experience reading, understanding and editing electrical and structural plans
PMI/PMP certification desired
Problem solving, implementing sitespecific project modifications and ability to make quick, intelligent decisions important
Understanding of financial models and management of budgeting cash flow preferred
Negotiation/Mediation/Administration experience preferred
College Degree or equivalent experience required
Able to type at least 50 wpm

Compensation:

$75,000 - $90,000 annually, DOE.

Benefits:

Sun Light & Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

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Health:

Sun Light & Power offers 8 different medical plans through Blue Shield and Kaiser.

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Dental:

Sun Light & Power covers 100% of Delta Dental Gold PPO.

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Vision:

Sun Light & Power covers 100% of the VSP Gold plan.

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Long-term disability insurance: Sun Light & Power covers 100%.
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FSA, HSA and Commuter program:

13 PTO days, 9 paid holidays:

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2 paid days for volunteering:

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401(k) retirement plan:

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$500 annual stipend for tuition:

Company Stock
Sun Light & Power annually allocates 8% of our 1,000,000 issued shares of the company to ESOP Participants based on a formula considering the number of employees, employee's years of service and employee's total compensation. Shares are vested over a 6-year period.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition,