Position: Project Manager
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Reports to: VP of Permitting
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
About Brooklyn SolarWorks
Brooklyn SolarWorks was founded in 2015 with a purpose and mission to make “solar” appealing, easy, and available for all Brooklyn’s urban homeowners. To meet the challenges of installing solar on NYC rooftops, BSW has pioneered a one-of-a kind solar canopy design and developed unique installation methods. We are committed to building a diverse, sustainably minded, and ever-growing team to best serve our customers and clean energy overall. Our company motto is "Make Sun Fun".
Why Brooklyn SolarWorks
We are committed to building a diverse, sustainably minded, comfortable and ever-growing team that allows us to deliver a high degree of customer satisfaction and provide them with clean energy solutions. We believe and advocate for work life balance and growing at a manageable pace. Our staff and our customers are who we are, and here, their voice truly matters. To get a sense of our culture and environment check out our social media channels: IG, TikTok and FB: brooklynsolarworks, Twitter: bksolarworks.
Company Values: Inquisitive, Committed, Adaptable, and Passionate.
2022 Employee Satisfaction Survey
- 97% of respondents reported having a positive, confident, and respectful relationship with their supervisor.
- 93% of respondents reported having job satisfaction and a manageable workload.
- 96% of respondents reported they would recommend BSW as a good place to work.
Responsibilities:
- On-board new customers and manage communications with clients throughout the timeline of their projects.
- Act as the primary point of contact related to all aspects of project details.
- Coordinate and execute solar construction projects on time and within budget.
- Ensure design and permitting timelines are completed in a timely manner.
- Provide oversight of construction projects by working in conjunction with the Installation Managers/Install team and making sure projects are hitting necessary milestones.
- Coordinate with the Vice President of Projects and Permitting Team members to advance project goals.
- Manage the closeouts of projects permits for assigned projects.
- Manage internal operations process software to ensure project-level overview and tracking.
- Commute to job sites / customer homes for onsite coordination of site-specific information.
- Carry out additional duties as required by VP of Permitting.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, engineering, architecture, and sustainability or related field/ PMP certification is preferred.
- Driver’s License is required. (Up to 25% commuting).
- 2-5years of experience.
- Construction or project management related experience, preferably within the solar industry.
- Strong Computer skills and ability to learn new software
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills & time management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with a stakeholder including clients, vendors, subcontractors, site superintendent, etc.
- Experience with the following design software is strongly preferred: SketchUp & AutoCAD
- Familiarity with Project management software, including CRMs and google suite: word, excel, drive, and PowerPoint are required.
- Be a team player and maintain a positive can-do attitude.
- A passion for Brooklyn SolarWorks mission, core values and positive work culture..
- Passion for clean and renewable energy, and a commitment to quality and consistency.
Compensation & Mobility Potential:
*We offer competitive compensation that is commensurate with years of relevant industry experience, skills and qualifications, certifications, and licenses.
Benefits
- (Free options are available) Health (HSA), Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k (Traditional & Roth) retirement plan + 4% tiered company matching.
- Paid Time Off + Sick Time
- 12 Company Holidays
- Quarterly Profit-sharing Bonus
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Travel Benefits
- Occasional Company provided snacks and lunches
- Additional Voluntary Benefits. .. i.e. HSA, FSA, Pet insurance, STD, LTD etc…
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must apply at https://brooklynsolarworks.com/careers/
Company Website: https://brooklynsolarworks.com/
Brooklyn SolarWorks equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Interview Stages:
Candidate Applies- Resume is Reviewed- Interview Request- Interview Conducted (max 2)- Hire is made.
Remote Status Travel %
1 day remote (post probationary period) 10%