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Project Coordinator

PowerFlex • Los Angeles, CA 90001 • Posted 5 days ago

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Hybrid • Full-time • $37.00-$45.00/hr • Entry Level

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The Project Coordinator at PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, will assist in planning, managing, and coordinating all aspects of multiple solar, BESS, and EVSE energy projects from contract through completion. This role involves managing townships, permitting, resource management, construction management, processing of subcontracts, and project close out documentation. The position offers a hybrid work setting, requiring local candidates to be in Los Angeles or San Diego, CA, for three days a week.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluating and finding solutions to potential problems during project implementation
  • Planning and managing team goals, project schedules, and new information
  • Coordinating team members to keep workflow on track
  • Managing project-related paperwork and materials
  • Preparing and reviewing project proposals
  • Managing memos, meeting minutes, and correspondence
  • Apply for ministerial permits and liaise with the townships for permit approvals
  • Prepare meeting presentations for large portfolio and non-portfolio clients
  • Assist Project Managers with purchase orders and budget related items
  • Assist with preparing bid packages and subcontracting
  • Interface with vendors and other related third parties
  • Provide feedback to improve company protocols, installation practices, and company growth
  • Breaking down a project into timed phases with deadlines
  • Identifying and find solutions to potential project setbacks
  • Decision-making for procurement, sub-contracts, and risk management

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability/Renewable Energy, Business Management or relevant experience in the either commercial or residential solar, BESS or EVSE
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving, team development, and critical thinking skills
  • High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments
  • High sense of urgency with excellent organizational skills and drive to meet deadlines
  • Must have a strong interest in construction and renewable energy installations
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications. Gantt Chart knowledge, CRM, Smartsheet, Procore, ClickUp and Salesforce is a plus

Preferred

  • NABCEP PV Associate Certification
  • OSHA 30

Full Job Description

Scope of Job
PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology was developed at Caltech, deployed with research partners like NASA, proven-out with customers like Netflix and Children's Hospital, and now scaling to fleets, corporations, and municipalities nationwide.

The PowerFlex Project Coordinator will assist in planning, managing, and coordinating all aspects of multiple solar, BESS and EVSE energy projects from contract through completion. The responsibilities include managing townships, permitting, resource management, construction management, processing of subcontracts, and project close out documentation. The Project Coordinator assists with communication of various parties (e.g., subcontractors, vendors, internal team members etc.) throughout the entire project.

Location
This role is open to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Los Angeles, CA or San Diego, CA). We will only be able to consider applicants that are local to one of these areas and can come into office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities
40% - General Strategic Operations
  • Evaluating and finding solutions to potential problems during project implementation
  • Planning and managing team goals, project schedules, and new information
  • Coordinating team members to keep workflow on track
  • Managing project-related paperwork and materials
  • Preparing and reviewing project proposals
  • Managing memos, meeting minutes, and correspondence
  • Apply for ministerial permits and liaise with the townships for permit approvals
  • Prepare meeting presentations for large portfolio and non-portfolio clients
  • Assist Project Managers with purchase orders and budget related items
  • Assist with preparing bid packages and subcontracting
  • Interface with vendors and other related third parties
  • Provide feedback to improve company protocols, installation practices, and company growth
  • Breaking down a project into timed phases with deadlines
  • Identifying and find solutions to potential project setbacks
  • Decision-making for procurement, sub-contracts, and risk management

30% - Field Support
  • Assist with Field Operations Management
  • Assist with third-party on-site inspections
  • Provide desk and in the field support to Project Managers and other Execution team members

Qualifications
Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability/Renewable Energy, Business Management or relevant experience in the either commercial or residential solar, BESS or EVSE

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving, team development, and critical thinking skills
  • High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments
  • High sense of urgency with excellent organizational skills and drive to meet deadlines
  • Must have a strong interest in construction and renewable energy installations
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications. Gantt Chart knowledge, CRM, Smartsheet, Procore, ClickUp and Salesforce is a plus
  • NABCEP PV Associate Certification is a plus
  • OSHA 30 is a plus
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $37 - $45 hourly. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements
  • Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
  • Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly

Working Conditions
Approximately 85% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. Possibly 15% of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites and permitting locations.

DEI Statement
Our company-wide approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is focused on our workplace, community, and business outcomes. We believe DEI is a key component to our mission of delivering renewable solutions and leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. As such, we strive to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace by increasing access and development opportunities for underrepresented talent. Our aspiration is to build a culture of belonging and accountability by creating opportunities for growth and continuous listening to ensure actionable progress.

EEO Statement
PowerFlex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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