Solar Jr Project Manager- Commercial Projects

Solar Project Manager- Commercial Projects

The Company

PurePoint Energy provides high performance solar electric projects that make our client's lives, our communities, and the planet a better place. We take care of the details so that our clients are delighted with the experience today and the results for decades to come. Since 2015, we have consistently been recognized as one of the top 3 solar companies in Connecticut and one of the top 500 solar companies in the United States.

We are a small company that is growing and out to achieve big results. We are looking for someone that is not just

looking for a paycheck. We are looking for someone who is excited about making a positive impact on the world.

The Candidate

Our ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, organized and has integrity - you do what you say you’re going to do. You “come with batteries included”, and have been described as a “go-getter.” Your written and oral communications are clear, friendly and convey the PurePoint Energy brand. You have a proven track record of balancing competing priorities. You care about doing things the right way, and safely, and you deliver on expectations. You will make sure projects are built on time, on budget and meet the deliverables of the contract. You will uphold a high level of customer service and demonstrate to our customers that we care about them and their goals of creating their own power through solar energy. This specific role requires candidates to have proven solar experience, and minimum 2 years experience in solar.

Other Qualities That Will Make You a Successful Candidate

• Self-Starter

• Resilient

• Never wants to stop learning

• Understand the parts of the system

• Enjoys team atmosphere and winning. Competitive - wants to win!

• Motivated

• Growth mindset

• Uncompromising integrity

• Exceptional communicator

• Attention to detail but does not get stuck in details

• Flexible / pivot on a moment’s notice

• Problem solver

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing project schedules and leading assigned projects through the project stages. This role will handle less complex projects and assist the Senior Project Manager with larger, more complex projects. The Project Manager will ensure project milestones are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

• Ensuring on-time delivery of completed projects

• Negotiating with subcontractors on pricing for projects

• Effectively manage customer expectations and timelines

• Coordinating delivery of materials and equipment

• Managing project budgets and any change orders

• Project Scheduling and Support

• Project Coordination and Communication

• Project Monitoring and Reporting

• Project Administration and Documentation

• Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Budget and Financial Assistance

Daily Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Manage the schedule for assigned projects and assist the Senior Project Manager in managing schedules for larger projects, using Smartsheet

• Upon construction start, receive daily EOD reports from Site Managers to communicate updates to customers and update Smartsheet as needed (via email)

• Assist in keeping assigned metrics and project schedules up-to-date in Smartsheet

• Prioritize and stay on critical path tasks to ensure project milestones are completed on time

• Communicate with clients for on-boarding, project scheduling, and other related communication as needed

• Work with assistant project manager to determine project permitting requirements and work with town and city departments to obtain project permits

• Work with the Site Manager to facilitate site assessor collection of structural information needed for the third-party structural engineering team

• Assess and oversee plan sets or submit plans for drafting of plans with internal and third-party design and engineering teams

• Use the Purepoint energy quality check system to review plans at various stages to ensure stakeholder objectives are met

• Follow up with internal team members and third-party partners on assigned project tasks and deadlines (pre-construction)

• Assist in double-checking regularly to ensure projects are within budget

• Assist with submitting project, utilities, and counter connection applications to the appropriate utility

• Issue subcontractor agreements on a per-project basis

• Assist with approving subcontractor payments and communicate with finance for project invoicing and change orders

• Assist in forecasting revenue based on project schedules and payment milestones

• Coordinate with team members to ensure all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules

• Participate in project team meetings to identify and resolve issues

• Assist in submitting project deliverables and ensuring they adhere to quality standards

• Assist in preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information

• Assist in establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution

• Facilitate change requests to ensure all parties are informed of the impact on schedule and budget

• Assist in conducting post-project evaluations and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements

• Facilitate communication between the sales team, install teams, local permit office, utility distributors, and customers to ensure the installation of a quality system

• Manage multiple different phases of projects to easily transition from one task to another (during pre-construction and overall)

• Send weekly project updates to customers

• Assist in preparing final closeout documents for customers and Solar Squad

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

• Computer Literate

• Exceptional written skills

• Highly organized

• Ability to manage projects and tasks in a high pace environment

• Proven experience in solar (project management a plus but any admin role accepted)

• Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion

• Basic understanding of project management methodologies

• Able to complete projects in a timely manner, with guidance as needed

• Minimum 2 years experience in solar

• Experience in Smartsheet a plus

• Some travel necessary

Location - Norwalk, CT or remote if not located in CT

Full Time

WHAT WE OFFER:

The company culture is defined by the PPE Way, which results in consistent 5-star customer service reviews. The company is now leveraging its extensive expertise to drive new growth by delivering significantly more value to its customers. PPE’s purpose-driven culture paired with our deep expertise and capabilities position our employees to succeed professionally and thrive personally.

Benefits:

The following benefits become available after 60 days of full time employment

• Medical coverage - fully paid for employees

• Dental & Vision coverage - voluntary to all employees

The following benefits become available after the full time employee’s 90 day probationary period has ended

• Vacation days - up to four weeks depending on years of service, with the ability of rolling over five days to the next year. For an employee that on- boards in January, two weeks of vacation time will be available after the probationary period.

• Personal days - two days per year

• Sick days - three days per year

• Eight paid holidays per year

• Summer Hours on Fridays - starting on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and ending the Friday of Labor Day weekend, the office will close at 1 pm. Work permitting, employees will work four hours and be paid for the other four. Note: Employees understand that if there are deadlines to meet, they must be completed even if you have to work more than four hours

The following benefits are available immediately

• 401K - employees can start contributing upon employment. PurePoint matches up to 4% after one year of employment

• Mileage reimbursement - PurePoint has a transit fleet for their employees, however should you need to use your own vehicle to travel on company business, you will be reimbursed for mileage. The mileage is calculated using the yearly standard IRS mileage rate. The reimbursement occurs the following month (IE: January reimbursement = February payout)

• Paid training

HOW TO APPLY:

If you think that this opportunity sounds awesome and are confident that you would be a great contribution to our team, please put your cover letter in the body of an email to hr@purepointenergy.com and attach your resume as a pdf file. In your cover letter, please include why you believe you are a good fit for the position. Thank you for your interest in being part of our team!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.