Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary
The Utilities Project Coordinator is responsible for managing solar projects through the utility application process to successfully move the project into the construction phase in a satisfactory manner for all parties. Internal and external relationship management is critical to solve problems and successfully manage multiple projects at any given time.
Responsibilities
* Manage/Lead intake meetings from Land Sales to utilities.
* Perform basic due diligence on the project documents.
* Use available resources to begin the utility application process and document/track the project per the established procedure.
* Submit project applications to the utility.
* Administer and update the NES databases for all utility companies and projects and facilitate project specific data management.
* Coordinate and facilitate ongoing dialogue between internal stakeholders to ensure clear and timely communication of project status.
* Act as a liaison between other departments to control accountabilities and deliverables.
* Follow up with the Utility companies when required.
* Monitor and communicate deadlines for utility applications.
* Understand the scope of work and schedule field work for assigned tasks.
* Upload and track utility documents for applications.
* Submit all critical project specific compliance documents to utilities, REC registries, and other administrative or quasi-administrative bodies.
* Provide support to Utility Project Manager, Senior Project Coordinator, and NES (Novel Energy Solutions) teams as needed.
* Assess project utility costs to assist finance department for budgeting.
* Revise and improve project process related documents and training materials.
* Create and follow up on Purchase Orders for any project specific payments.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
* Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work
* Problem-solving
* Strong organizations skills
* Attention to detail
* Putting the team first, working well with others
* Relationship building and interpersonal skills
* Using project management tools and processes
* Daily discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback
* Delivers results consistently
* Creates a process for one's own work
* Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes
* Adhere to communication protocols as per the company policy
* Communication skills: Written and verbal communication, presentation skills, running meetings, email, conflict management, building a Business Case, and listening
* Operate online applications in various platforms
* Strong attention to detail
* Proficient in customer service and email correspondence
Requirements
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional remote office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.?
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
* The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and may require longer hours and frequent weekend work.
Travel
Travel is not required.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
* 1-2 years of business office experience, with general knowledge of business processes
* Basic business information and research skills
* Demonstrated critical thinking, organization and planning, prioritization, and follow up skills
* Proficiency in MS Office products and Adobe Pro
* Operate online applications in various platforms
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Proficient in customer service and email correspondence
Personal Attributes
* Willing to learn new things and enjoy working in a dynamic environment
* Exhibited capability of building and maintaining relationships
* Demonstrates understanding of the nuances of communication and interpersonal relationships
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements
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