Project Coordinator

Sol Systems is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working within energy focused EPC companies, have a solid understanding of contractors, and have supported implementation of contract documents for construction projects. This role will be involved in the execution and close-out of active construction projects and will be interfacing with EPCs.

Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future. Sol has been founder-lead throughout its 15 years of operations, and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an organized and clearly documented project level data room, ensuring that appropriate access and permissions are provided to assigned stake-holders. 
• Work externally with contractor partners to collect and qualify deliverables required to substantiate each project milestone during construction. 
• Track progress and collection of close-out documents associated with major milestones, specifically those deliverables required at Substantial and Final Completion stages. 
• Qualify and confirm acceptance of Commissioning and Testing reports with internal teams, ensuring timely and accurate delivery with Owner’s agents. 
• Proactively communicate with contractors and sub-contractors to ensure inspections and approval documents are provided in accordance with project schedules. 
• Support close-out of multiple projects in parallel and able to bifurcate parties to ensure communication channels are appropriately siloed. 
• Understand and dictate project specific contract mechanisms to ensure partners are following agreed upon obligations and Scope of Work. 
• Coordinate with internal support teams including Engineering & Legal to support necessary contract amendments, RFI’s, and generally work towards resolution of open items. 
• Support primary Project Managers with general administration duties including processing of Pay Applications, completion of construction Punch-Lists, and any other tasks required to successfully close-out projects. 

Required Skills: The ideal candidate is a self-starter, resourceful and capable of managing multiple projects in various phases of installation, commissioning, or operation. They are also extremely organized, process oriented, proficient in verbal and written communication, and are generally comfortable communicating with varying audiences and stake-holders. 

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences 
• Experience in Project Management or Construction. 
• Ability to review and qualify technical documents for accuracy and completeness 
• Extremely organized and able to track open tasks to completion 
• Versatile across rooftop, canopy systems, ground mount projects and experienced in both distributed generation and utility type projects. 
• Resourceful and able to identify solutions and make recommendations to internal teams 
• Comfortable and accustomed to engaging varying project stakeholders including EPC/contractor partners, Developers, and O&M partners. 
• Able to develop written work products that are thoughtful, organized, and has content appropriate for the respective audience. 
• Solar experience is a plus

Location & Hours: This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.