LightEdison is searching for a dedicated Project Manager to support a growing pipeline of LED conversion projects for city streets, municipal and commercial buildings, ballfields and even some solar installations. LightEdison is a project development partner and EPC contractor focused on delivering best-in-class infrastructure and infostructure projects to advance a clean energy future. To continue our growth trajectory we're adding talented individuals capable and committed to providing industry leading design, engineering and project execution. Our mission is to "relentlessly improve and inspire through business so that together we dramatically enhance the communities we live in and the planet we live on". We have a goal of completing 1 gigawatt of clean energy projects as a key milestone in achieving our mission. We are dedicated to delivering outstanding client results as a means enabling progress toward our mission and goals. We promise you'll be working on projects that support this mission in a work environment that is positive, fast-paced and challenging. If this sounds rewarding to you we encourage you to keep reading.
Development Coordinator
Roles & Accountabilities
Working closely with Company and Development Division leadership to formulate Development Division strategy
Coordinating all project development legal, engineering, permitting, finance and procurement activities
Coordinating aspects of solar project financings, including management of due diligence, transaction document negotiation
Working alongside project developers/owners in a team structure to develop large-scale solar and energy storage projects from project origination to the commencement of construction
Completing or coordinating technical work for projects, including preliminary design, production forecasting, permitting and electrical interconnection for projects between 500 kW to 300 MW
Developing a keen interest and knowledge of the solar and battery storage industry, and a proven ability to efficiently and effectively multi-task in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
Helping to identify target sites for acquisition based on key factors, including but not limited to interconnection, permitting and regulations
Maintaining superior written and verbal communication skills
Maintaining a ridiculous attention to detail
Hitting deadlines
Self starting and achieving objectives with minimal supervision
Communicating effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing
Performing work according to standard operating procedures, as well as developing, updating and archiving standard operating procedures.
Continuously improving development system in close coordination with Development Director and Company staff
Developing development innovations, quantifying development innovations and orchestrating development system
Developing, continuously improving and completing work in accordance with Company-wide and position-specific standard operating procedures
Coordinating all Company Divisions towards the successful completion of each Project
Delighting our customers
Developing, updating and reporting of Project scope, schedules and budgets
Working with Finance Division on all required Project and install work order change orders
Maximizing efficiency in the implementation of detailed project plans, keeping track of goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, and contingencies
Responsible for the quality of work, and for keeping a project on time and on budget
Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and minimize risk
Developing systems to manage safety and quality assurance on site
Education and Certification Requirements
A 4-year bachelor's degree in a related field OR
A 2-year degree in technical field and proven work experience demonstrating you can execute the role effectively
Competencies & Expectations
Required Competencies
Attention to detail is your normal method of operating
Exceptional verbal and written communications capabilities and personal standards
Management of internal and external resources including subcontractors
Prioritization and time-management skills
Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of traditional construction/renovation processes, language and norms
Work independently and proactively with minimal supervision
Effective in delegating tasks and collaborating on project objectives
Strong data analysis skills
Strong spreadsheet skills
Strong computer skills and the ability and desire to learn now software applications
Ability and comfort level to utilize Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) OR a strong work history using Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and the ability to switch to Google Workspace products without concern for limiting your capabilities
Desired Experience and Competencies
Coordinating project development legal activities, including but not limited to: project acquisition agreements, land lease agreements, buy/sell agreements, interconnection agreements, permitting agreements, power purchase agreements, finance agreements, letter of intents, procurement agreements, construction agreements, operations and maintenance agreements and other development related legal agreements and negotiations using internal and external legal counsel
Coordinating project development engineering activities, including but not limited to: site layout, pull tests, geotechnical reports, all engineering required to support project permitting, energy production, civil, mechanical, electrical, data acquisition, staking, surveying, development scheduling and all engineering required to support project financing using internal and external engineering resources
Coordinating project development permitting activities, including but not limited to: all local, state and federal permits required to construct and operate the project
Coordinating project development finance activities, including but not limited to: project budget, estimates, pro formas, project debt financings, project equity financing, confidential investment memorandums, membership interest purchase agreements
Coordinating project development procurement activities, including but not limited to: racking, modules, inverters, energy storage, switchgear and other key procurement relationships, negotiation and strategy
Coordinating accurate energy production estimates using PVSyst, Helioscope and other industry standard tools
Behavioral Expectations
Customer focus, customer focus, customer focus
Unrelenting professionalism
Actively contribute to a culture of collaboration, teamwork and continuous improvement
Learn and actively contribute to improvement or overhaul of company standard operating procedures; If something is not working well we fix it, led by you
Problem solving; all problems are discussed in the context of proposed solutions
Positive attitude
Set deadlines and meet them
Perform positional duties efficiently
Communicate with leadership and other team members on needs/expectations
Abide by all state and federal safety regulations
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Ability and willingness to travel at least 20-30% of the time
Compensation
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
The Company is an equal opportunity employer*