Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?
About the Company:
Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.
We are proud to be certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working. We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners. We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.
Position Description:
The Residential Project Manager maintains key customer relationships, ensures timeline deliverables are met, keeps the pipeline moving, schedules upcoming projects, verifies materials and equipment are ready, and makes sure that our installation crews always have what they need to succeed. The right candidate will possess impeccable organization skills, thorough technical knowledge, and will display the requisite skills of a construction manager such as strong communication skills and the ability to both plan ahead and problem solve on-the-spot. The Project Manager should be well-versed in project planning and oversight as it pertains to the PV solar system layout and interconnection, energy storage (batteries), the backup interface unit, the addition of backup or generation electric sub panels, and the relocation of electric loads.
Responsibilities:
- Teach, encourage and demonstrate working safely on the job
- Manage key accounts so that relationships with customers, general contractors and subcontractors are positive, professional, and rewarding. Ensure timelines are met. Communicate with 3rd-party Roofers and Electricians
- See that long-running projects continue to flow and move through the pipeline
- Verify materials are received and BOM is fulfilled. Ensure Installation team can “grab and go”
- Ensure accuracy of designs and plan sets
- Pre-construction planning and installation hand-off meetings
- Work aggressively to get jobs “unstuck” and to think creatively to pass inspections and overcome AHJ objections and misinterpretations of code, rules, designs, and installs
- Promote consistent job flow by assessing risk and “high-touch” elements of complex projects
- Maintain a rapport with all Installer team members, demonstrating leadership and good judgment
- Budget time for completing previous project punchlist/closeout while working on current project and planning for next project
- Optimize the profitability of the company through planning and operational efficiencies without jeopardizing safety or quality of work
- Manage build schedule and customer and stake-holder communications
Qualifications:
- Consistently thorough when performing tasks
- Ability to stay organized while dealing with dynamic conditions
- Commitment to safety and best practices, above all
- Knowledge of PV solar and energy storage systems, and how the two work together
- A strong understanding of “buildability” and the practical aspects of construction
- Ability to make site visits to assess project progress and engage with homeowners, general contractors, and subcontractors
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and NEC code requirements
- Strong work ethic. Must possess positive attitude, be solution oriented and be committed to precise, high-quality work.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers at all times
- Commitment to consistent improvement and process efficiency
- Moderate computer skills. Ability to effectively use cloud-based file management, email platforms, Salesforce, Adobe Acrobat
- Current CA driver license with acceptable driving record
Benefits:
Sun Light & Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
- Health - Sun Light & Power offers 8 different medical plans through Health Net and Kaiser
- Dental - Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam
- Vision - Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam
- Long-term disability insurance - Sun Light & Power covers 100%
- FSA, HSA and Commuter program
- 13 PTO days, 9 paid holidays
- 2 paid days for volunteering
- 401(k) retirement plan - Sun Light & Power will match 50% of 401(k) deferments, up to $1,000
- $500 annual stipend for tuition
- Company Stock - Sun Light & Power annually allocates 8% of our 1,000,000 issued shares of the company to ESOP Participants based on a formula considering the number of employees, employee’s years of service and employee’s total compensation. Shares are vested over a 6-year period.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, termination, etc.
