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Specialty Projects Manager

6 days ago

Full time role

Hybrid · Brooklyn, NY, US... more

Position: Specialty Projects Manager

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Reports to: VP of Projects

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Exempt

About the Position

The Speciality Projects Manager (SPM) is responsible for actively assisting and supporting architect, renovation, and non-standard projects. The responsibilities include coordinating with third parties, BSW’s internal teams, and reporting to Senior Project Architect (SPA) and VP Projects. The SPM will work closely with the SPA, VP of Projects, VP of Installations and Construction Manager to implement and maintain the architectural program standards, advance project goals, and fulfill client obligations

Brooklyn SolarWorks reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

Responsibilities:

Manage BSW’s speciality and non-standard projects. Recommend policy and process changes to optimize success, and coordinate with BSW’s internal teams to ensure successful completion of complex construction projects.
Onboard new sales for specialty and non-standard projects.
- Confirm project details including system design, contract accuracy, and approved financing.
- Create projects in QB and Drive.
- Onboard new clients and participate in project kickoff coordination with third parties.
Act as point of contact for customer communications during the permitting process.
- Coordinate with architects, general contractors, and other relevant stakeholders when necessary.
- Schedule and attend on-site meetings to review project details.
- Obtain building information on site if needed for design or engineering purposes.
Coordinate with internal teams to advance projects (sales, projects, install).
- Schedule conduit runs and coordinate with electrical teams.
- Schedule attachment and layout missions for BSW installations.
- Coordinate with engineering partners when necessary.
- Coordinate design changes and complete change orders when necessary.
- Engage with third party engineers when necessary
Schedule Installation
- Confirm dates with customer and BSW install team.
- Schedule and attend pre-construction site visit coordination to confirm as-builts prior to solar installation.
- Coordinate extra work if needed (electrical upgrades and consolidations, site prep, and special equipment ordering / delivery).
Complete post installation steps
- Obtain installation photos.
- Request dob electrical inspection.
- Request dob photo inspection if necessary.
- Register system monitoring and related warranty/insurance filings.
Continue customer coordination post installation
- Provide tier one monitoring support.
- Answer billing questions related to customer utility accounts.
- Provide information regarding solar-related tax credits.
- Resolve customer issues or coordinate with BSW internal teams to resolve issues.
Coordinate with permitting team members and other staff responsible for supporting speciality and non-standard projects.
Carry out any additional duties as required by SPA and VP of Projects.

Required Skill Set:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
Valid NYS Driver’s license is required w/ clean driving record. (Up to 50% commuting).
A clean driving record is required.
3-5 years of relevant project manager experience is required.
Construction or project management related experience.
Strong Computer skills and ability to learn new software.
Strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with NYC local and state Building, Construction, and Zoning codes.
Strong organizational skills & time management.
Ability to read architectural and construction drawings
Familiarity with standard construction practices and materials
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.

Preferred Skill Set

Project management experience preferably within the solar industry is strongly preferred.
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:

80-85k Annually + Quarterly Profit sharing bonus post 6 months employment

*We offer competitive compensation that is commensurate with years of relevant industry experience, skills and qualifications, certifications, and licenses.

Benefits:

Company covers 100% of employee premium for sponsored medical plan; Health (HSA), Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
401k (Traditional & Roth) retirement plan + 4% tiered company matching.
Transportation perks/benefits
Paid Time Off +sick days
11 Company Holidays
Quarterly Profit-sharing Bonus
Free Employee Assistance Program
Monthly Commuter Travel Benefits (MTA Metrocards)
Occasional Company provided snacks and lunches
Additional Voluntary Benefits. .. i.e. HSA, FSA, Pet insurance, STD, LTD etc.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must provide a resume to be considered. Candidates may apply through:

Career’s Page: https://brooklynsolarworks.com/careers/

Email: careers@brooklynsolarworks.com

General Application Link: https://shorturl.at/BL9CL

Brooklyn SolarWorks offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, language, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disability status, genetics, family or marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender/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) 50%

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.

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