Commercial Project Coordinator
Austin, TX
Commercial – Commercial Internal Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Freedom Solar Power is one of the largest and fastest-growing solar installation companies in the United States. Founded in Austin in 2007, our residential business serves Texas, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia and our commercial business has a nationwide reach. At Freedom Solar Power, our strong reputation in the industry is based on our dedication to quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. The mission is to enable our customers to live more powerfully by harnessing clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values:
Pride in Quality Craftsmanship
Go Above and Beyond
Put People First
Have a Humble Heart
Give a Damn
Shoot Straight
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.
Freedom Solar Power recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and an exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Employer Matching
100% Company-Sponsored Short-Term Disability
Weekly Pay Dates, Paid time off, and Company paid holidays
Career advancement opportunities!
