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About GRID Alternatives:
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to lowincome communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial highgrowth nonprofit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and lowincome solar policy advocacy.
Our vision: a transition to clean renewable energy that includes and benefits everyone.
At GRID we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning growth and wellbeing of all of our team members.
Based in Oakland California GRID has 9 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California Colorado Washington D.C. Virginia Maryland and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 350 and growing!
Every member of GRID Alternatives must participate in the organizations equity inclusion and diversity work.
Our Inland Empire regionis seeking a Commercial Project Manager for our Riverside CA office.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Commercial Project Manager is responsible for GRIDs commercial solar construction projects 20kW1MW) being built on time to budget and to the high standards we believe in. The candidate must be committed to GRID Alternatives mission of serving lowincome communities while creating a successful transition to clean renewable energy that includes everyone.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interface with clients to help set and meet their expectations
Bridge transition from development to construction and completion
Create scopes of work and project schedules
Estimating and budget development
Oversee engineering and permitting performing design and reviews and pulling permits as needed
Work in partnership with the Construction Manager and team and provide direction and troubleshooting where necessary
Prepare bid packages and conduct due diligence on subcontractors and vendors
Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor relations and ensure work is performed as negotiated
Keep project built to or under budget
Manage change orders
Lead the interconnection agreements with the utilities incentive applications and other necessary paperwork to finance and energize the project
Manage all steps of project ensuring all necessary steps are completed to high standards
Lead project meetings and provide project reports and other status updates as required
Manage and organize project documentation
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
2 years solar project management experience including projects of at least 100 kW
5 years previous experience in project management and/or construction operations
Experience and understanding of Commercial Scale and Community Solar projects
Solid understanding of Project Management process
Ability to problem solve both personnel issues and project issues
Good record keeping and organizational skills
Proficient with computers including Microsoft suite Google suite CRM/databases AutoCAD/Revit and ability to quickly learn new programs including HelioScope Energy Toolbase PVWatts Calculator PV Bid
Valid Drivers License and good driving record
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders and lift 50 lbs safely
Passion for GRIDs vision of a clean renewable energy future that includes everyone
Office Location/travel:
GRID Alternatives Inland Empire office is located in Riverside CA. This position requires some travel to sites throughout the Inland Empire and occasional outoftown travel. Availability to work nights and weekends maybe required. GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use but applicant must hold a valid drivers license and good driving record.
Compensation:
This is a fulltime position compensation commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Medical Dental Vision/Eye care insurance 5 weeks paid time off up to 12 paid holidays Commuter Checks 403B retirement plan Employee Assistance program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) STD<D and yearly Professional Development funds to further education up to $600.
To Apply:
Submit both a resume and a cover letter describing your interest at www.gridalternatives/workatgrid. Due to the high volume of inquiries mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or genetics.
Women reentry individuals and people of color are urged to apply.
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