Solar Division:
A Solar Project Coordinator is needed to work in our Lawrence, KS office in a fast-paced, positive, inclusive, and supporting environment to coordinate work between our staff, local building authorities, utilities, subcontractors, and our clients.
From our pleasant downtown Lawrence, KS office, our energy division, Cromwell Solar, conducts residential and commercial installations of solar, battery, generator, car chargers, and various modern electrical services. We currently have an opening for an administrative project coordinator to facilitate smooth running projects and happy clients.
Job Description
The Project Coordinator position is a fast paced office job (no field work, no travel) requiring extremely good communication, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. You will routinely be working on dozens of solar/electrical projects in various states of completion simultaneously, all with very tight timelines for completion and with clients needing to be constantly kept informed of the progress on their project.
As a communicator with our clients for Cromwell Environmental, a firm priding itself on our technical abilities, our project coordinators are expected to be extremely professional and to (AFTER training) possess and convey expertise in solar, electrical, and construction issues occurring in buildings.
Responsibilities
- Answering and routing client calls and emails re: ongoing projects and Operations and Maintenance
Providing clients with weekly updates regarding the status of their projects
Researching utility and “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ) requirements for the work to be performed
Processing solar interconnection applications and associated documents for various utilities
Processing permit applications and associated documents for various AHJs
Processing & maintaining business and contractor license applications and documents for various AHJs
Acquiring bonds for some licenses and projects
Working with installations manager/scheduling team to coordinate installation schedule
Connecting with subcontractors to coordinate their work
Communicating scheduling of installations/miscellaneous work with clients
Coordinating AHJ and utility inspections to close out permits and ensuring we receive permission to operate.
Submitting project documentation to clients' financing companies
Submitting warranty registrations and claims for panels and inverters which require registration to activate their warranty
Ensuring Client Information and all required documentation has been obtained and filed
Assisting with various administrative tasks as needed (Applying for Top Solar Contractors, signing up for National Solar Tour, REAP post-installation documents, gathering NABCEP documents, etc..)
General Customer Service and Data Entry and filing
Additional duties required as needed
Requirements
Previous office experience
Very good computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
Four-year college degree preferred
Electrical, Solar, or Construction background or experience helpful
Knowledge of Electrical/Solar/Construction issues preferred
Expert multitasking ability and experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Amazing customer service skills
Technical and professional writing proficiency
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Must thrive in a team environment
Benefits
Regular 40 hour work week and generous paid vacation/sick time
Full benefits including matching 401k program, health, vision, dental insurance
Career path opportunities
Being a part of an amazing and growing industry that is making a difference
Cromwell Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $44,000-$48,000 /year to start
Sarah Cromwell, President Cromwell Environmental: [email protected]
