Centrica

Commercial Solar Assistant Project Manager

Centrica$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years of experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, or related field
  • Knowledge of best practices in solar, energy storage, MEP, and energy efficiency projects
  • Active Driver's License
  • OSHA 30 certification required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager in preparing and completing projects
  • Maintain proactive communication with customers and other stakeholders
  • Build and nurture customer relationships for satisfaction
  • Support project development by reviewing scopes and budgets
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
  • Manage the contracting process with subcontractors and vendors
  • Develop and manage project plans and schedules

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • HSA with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible/hybrid work opportunities
  • Employee Training and Development Programs
  • Casual attire in a fun work environment
Full Job Description
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.

Our Project Managers contributions to the team include:

Project Development
  • 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.

Project Delivery
  • 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.


The core components of success are (i.e. must haves):

  • 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


The following are a definite plus, so if you've got it be sure to tell us!
  • 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


The travel required for this position is approximately up to 50% of the time and will be mostly regional.

Our Team and Culture:

We offer a culture filled with collaboration, passion, reliability, trustworthiness and more! We don't just talk the talk but we actually walk to walk here and can show this through our employee feedback - check it our yourself to see what employees are saying:

  • High level of employee engagement
  • Trust in leadership
  • Senior leaders listen and act
  • Wellbeing
  • Employees feeling valued
  • Strong focus in health and safety
  • Strategy & direction


Our benefits and perks:

At Centrica Business Solutions, we ensure you are supported and valued. To help do this, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Some of our benefits & perks include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • HSA, with company match
  • FSA/DCA
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k), with company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Fitness Reward Program
  • Employee Training and Development Opportunities
  • Casual attire with professional and fun work environments
  • Flexible/hybrid work opportunities
  • Fungineering (We Engineer the Fun!)


The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-110,000 + bonus + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and expectations during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, commission, or benefits.

About Centrica

Centrica plc is a British multinational energy and services company with its headquarters in Windsor, Berkshire. Its principal activity is the supply of electricity and gas to businesses and consumers in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America. It also provides a range of services including energy trading, the installation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems and the provision of low-carbon and energy efficient products and services. Centrica is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
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