Associate Project Manager

Position Title: AssociateProject Manager

Base Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Classification: Full Time

Overview of Creative Energies:

Creative Energies is a community of solar craftspeople who value diversity and inclusivity within our team. We believe a strong team is a diverse one. As a certified B Corp, we are committed to using business as a force for good by providing a comfortable living wage, opportunities for advancement, and a manageable schedule for our team members. Whether in the office or in the field, Creative Energies is a safe place for people from all backgrounds and communities. The care and respect that we give to each other translates fully to the service we provide our clients. We are looking for folks of all backgrounds and personalities to add to our team as we grow. We invite you to join us in leading our communities into a clean energy future.

Summary of Position:

The Associate Project Manager has responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, scheduling, oversight and closure of Creative Energies’ solar projects. The Associate Project Manager will also assist with warehouse management and project equipment staging.

Responsible for overseeing projects from the contract signing to project completion. Fills a central role in organizing and planning all office projects including customer communication, scheduling, planning, and solving project challenges. This position will also help the Construction Team Leads provide direction, schedule and workflow to Installers and Electricians and will work together with CTLs to forecast team member needs in order to hire appropriate field team members. This position will work with the Procurement Team Lead to streamline equipment for projects.

Duties:

Project management and customer communications:

• Interface with sales team members for contract review; review and send change orders and act as project liaison between sales and project team
• Oversee, support and ensure the quality of customer communications
• Monitor permits/plan review and customer generation agreements
• Maintain and adjust a dynamic schedule of all upcoming projects and communicate to lead installers and lead electricians
• Coordinate with owners, subcontractors, and architects regarding project installation details
• Work collaboratively on company-wide project flow (including sales, design, procurement and field teams)

Operations Support:

• Provide oversight, leadership, management and accountability on projects from contract signing to final completion
• Work with Construction Team Leads to ensure proper details are handed off to Field team for every project
• Assist project team with troubleshooting project challenges (including equipment availability, design challenges, etc.)
• Confirm quality and timeliness of overall project
• Equipment staging for projects
• Shipping & Receiving support
• Coordination with Procurement Team Lead to determine additional warehouse needs, including Warehouse maintenance and cleanliness.
• Support inventory process to include regular cycle counts and updating pricing for quarterly counts

Professional Development:

• Participate in one or two training events per year focused on renewable energy technologies and installation practices. Examples include Solar Power International conference and training offered by equipment manufacturers and distributors.

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least two years of prior project management in the solar industry is preferred.
• Experience with customer relations management systems is useful.
• Experience managing and facilitating employees’ schedules with an operations calendar.
• Experience providing feedback.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable working in an active, open work area, and potentially climbing ladders.
• Clear and positive communication, both verbal and written.
• Computer skills Proficient in G-suite and other computer programs
• Time management and prioritization skills

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s degree or comparable.

Travel and Work schedule:

Individuals will have the same schedule as field team members which consists of 10-hour days starting at 7am, Mon-Thurs. The Project Manager is responsible for providing direction to the field team in regard to the installation schedule. The CTLs will work alongside the PM and provide direction on construction-related items. Due to the collaborative nature of this position, it is important that the PM is in the office upon crew arrival in the morning and again when the crew comes back to the office at the end of the day in order to adjust the schedule and update customers of changes. Occasional travel including out-of-state and overnight will be needed for material delivery, training, staff meetings and to support Creative Energies team operations.

Reports to/Supervises:

The Associate Project Manager reports directly to the Project Manager. Works in concert with the local office Construction Team Lead. Coordinates with the Procurement Lead, Design Team, Service Team and Operations Team Lead and others as needed. Indirectly assists in the supervision of field staff.

EOE:

Creative Energies is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20