Commercial Solar Assistant Project Manager

CENTRICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS US INC•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Centrica Business Solutions (“Centrica”) is a forward thinking, clean-tech integrator focused on delivering energy solutions that enable our customers to address their business challenges, preparing them for the future. We believe that by taking an integrated, whole system approach, we can create better outcomes and greater impact for our customers and that’s why they choose to work with us again and again. As a subsidiary of Centrica plc, a UK-based publicly traded company (LSE: CNA), we bring the stability and vision of a 200-year-old global energy company and a local presence to our customers. In North America, Centrica has been a trusted provider of turnkey solutions for energy eﬃciency and infrastructure projects for over two decades. Centrica has successfully developed and implemented over 2,500 customer site infrastructure and energy projects in North America worth over $450 Million, resulting in guaranteed savings of over $150 Million. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with the Project Manager and other team members to ensure project preparation, completion and follow-up is completed in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner. The Assistant Project Manager will act as a primary contact between the customer, contractors, vendors, installers, and internal team members to ensure proactive communication of all relevant project information. The Assistant Project Manager will also build and nurture positive customer relationships and work to ensure the customer’s needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. For many individuals, this position is an opportunity to develop and grow into a Project Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 3 years of field experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, or related
Past experience and an up-to-date knowledge of best practices as they relate to solar, energy storage, Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) and/or energy efficiency projects.
Active Driver’s License
OSHA 30 certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of obtaining the position

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or Business
Experience in MEP project management and/or performance contracting (highly preferred)
Experience working with local vendors and subcontractors (highly preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Journeyman electrician or electrical contractor’s license
NABCEP certification

Responsibilities

Supporting Development Team with review and provide input on the defined scope of work for projects being developed.
Working with subcontractors and vendors to develop cost budgets and refine scopes of work.
Supporting Sales and Development teams with Project Proposals as needed.
Performing project risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies for site specific requirements.
Following quality management plan or procedures and supplement with site specific quality assurance/quality control procedures as needed.
Managing contracting process with subcontractors to ensure scope, bill of materials, schedules, etc. will meet project requirements. Engaging with management and Legal team if deviating from Centrica contract template.
Procuring all material and equipment in line with or below project budget, and ensure material and equipment is delivered in a timely manner to make effective use of the labor force and meet project schedules.
Continually working to enhance customer relationships to ensure highest possible customer satisfaction at project completion, and encourage participation in NPS survey.
Developing and managing project plans and schedules
Monitoring and control of project deliveries, costs, accruals, over/under billings, Estimate To Complete (ETC), and Forecast To Complete (FTC), and reconciles project budgets monthly.
Collaborating with internal team to ensure project schedule encompasses necessary resources and instructions to execute the work.