Commercial Project Coordinator
Austin, TX
Commercial – Commercial Internal Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Freedom Solar Power is looking for a Commercial Project Coordinator to join our team! You will play a critical part in the solar installation processes by assisting the Project Manager to ensure a smooth customer experience. You will assist in all aspects of managing a commercial solar project, but your focus will primarily be on the permitting, interconnection, and procurement processes. You will frequently interact with cities, suppliers and utility companies to obtain/submit required applications/documentation needed to start the solar installation and provide detailed updates to the Project Manager. The right Commercial Project Coordinator candidate for Freedom Solar Power is reliable, has a successful record of meeting deadlines, is organized, can handle high volume customer accounts and is a team player!
Essential Functions and Duties
- Assisting the Project Manager in all aspects of executing assigned solar projects.
- Submitting interconnection requests to utilities for solar panels installations, including all necessary communication and follow-ups with utilities.
- Filing building and electrical permits with appropriate AHJs, including all necessary communication and follow-ups with AHJs to obtain permits in a timely manner.
- Working with suppliers to ensure equipment is in stock and coordinate shipping.
- Tracking and submitting payments/receipts to Accounting.
- Communicating with the Project Manager regarding details of projects to facilitate clear communication to the Customer and Sales Team.
- Transferring of documents from CRM to Project Management program at the closing of sale.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years Project Coordinator experience strongly preferred.
- Prior solar/construction experience in a customer service/account capacity highly preferred.
- Work with a sense of urgency, and be passionate about deadlines.
- Problem solve and let no obstacle prevent you from completing your tasks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Detail-oriented.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Project Coordination skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office experience (including Excel and Word).
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional demeanor.
