Project Development Coordinator

Job Title:  Project Development Coordinator
Location: El Segundo, CA or Remote (USA)
Compensation: $100k - $110k base salary + annual performance bonus
Start Date: Immediate

ABOUT COAST

Coast (“Coast” or the “Company”) is a rapidly growing commercial and industrial (“C&I”) solar energy firm. By offering innovative systems which provide dependable solar energy to commercial businesses, Coast is disrupting the way commercial building owners purchase electricity.

Through the backing of its financial sponsor, Crosstimbers Capital Group, Coast expects to finance, develop, own, and operate $300+ million of commercial solar projects across the United States over the next several years. Coast owns the solar systems installed on the roofs of commercial buildings and sells solar electricity to building owners at a rate that is typically less than their current electricity provider. We are looking for talented, results-oriented, self-starters who will consistently deliver exceptional results to our customers and investors in pursuit of becoming the leading C&I solar provider in the United States.

COAST’S BELIEFS ABOUT PEOPLE

We believe people should feel appreciated and part of a broader—mission-based organization—where their experience and talents are nurtured, and their full potential is realized. Coast seeks to cultivate a culture that enables talented individuals to thrive by autonomously utilizing their unique abilities and extraordinary work ethic within a highly collaborative environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and teamwork. We view it as one of our greatest responsibilities to enable, lead, and help individuals grow into the best versions of themselves. Our team shares a common vision of becoming the best version of ourselves and building the best company we can create, while transitioning our country to clean, renewable energy.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND REQUIREMENTS

Coast has identified the need for a Project Development Coordinator to support the company's development of commercial solar projects by coordinating and managing the development activities, processes, and documentation required to bring projects to Notice to Proceed (NTP) and Commercial Operation Date (COD). This individual will work directly with the development team and interface with external partners, including representatives of property owners, utilities, EPCs, and regulatory bodies.  The candidate will be required to oversee the project coordination efforts of multiple projects simultaneously throughout the development life cycle.

Project Development

• Facilitate the progression of projects from late-stage origination through NTP by coordinating development, definitive agreements, due diligence, and Coast’s internal approvals with team members
• Support preparation and submittal of development documentation, including interconnection and incentive program applications, formal RFPs, entity registrations, permitting applications, etc.
• Maintain project schedules and deadlines throughout development and due diligence
• Support efficient negotiation and execution of definitive agreements by ensuring accurate information sharing between parties, including Coast’s legal counsel and external counterparties.
• Improve operational efficiency and scalability within the development team
• Streamline project transitions from NTP system installation management through COD
• Ensure project development team works effectively to complete NTP requirements
• Assist in preparation and submittal of relevant documents ensuring compliance with all utility guidelines
• Foster internal collaboration by developing and implementing processes, procedures, and tools to optimize project development activities to advance multiple projects simultaneously

Data Management

• Promote thorough, consistent, and accurate data management practices by maintaining Coast’s repository of project files and folder hierarchy
• Gather and organizing requisite documentation throughout due diligence, underwriting, and development
• Manage the flow of data across development and project management tools, including the tracking of project documentation for project milestones (e.g., Salesforce and Sitetracker)
• Provide updates and reports on project activities to internal and external stakeholder
• Assist in other responsibilities to support senior management and contribute towards Coast’s growth and success.
• Assist to generating best practices for data managements including the assessment and implementation of new systems and tool

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-4 years of experience working in commercial & industrial (C&I) solar development
• Highly detail-oriented and organized individual with a strength in developing, optimizing, and executing processes
• Exceptional verbal and written communicator towards both internal employees and external partners
• Experience with project management software/tools/programs
• Innovative and organized self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Trustworthy, empathetic, and relationship-oriented individual
• Energetic and driven personality who thrives in a high-paced, dynamic, small-company environment