Solar Site Operations Coordinator

About Renewable America (RNA):

Renewable America is committed to investing in the end-to-end development of local, small utility-scale solar+storage and multi-customer community microgrids projects. Through these infrastructure improvements, we provide emergency power to vulnerable populations and critical facilities during grid outages. Dispatchable renewable energy can transform the traditional grid through decentralized generation and create local resiliency. Our vision is to lead the way to the future of Community Microgrids by developing projects in strategic locations while minimizing possible environmental impacts on the land. Our mission is to make clean energy affordable and accessible for everyone.

Our extensive services include engineering, financing, construction, and maintenance. With every project, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting communities with economic development and renewable energy access. RNA has over 320 megawatts (MWdc) of solar and 680 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage projects under development throughout California. Our projects are strategically located to provide maximum benefit to the region while also meeting the community’s demand needs.

Scope of Job:

Our team is looking for a construction site coordinator to monitor our projects. As a site coordinator, you’ll assist with ensuring projects are delivered on time. This role requires excellent communication skills, as you’ll collaborate with various people, such as construction workers, design engineers and procurement. In order to succeed, it’s important to know how to implement quality, health, and safety standards onsite. The Site Coordinator is a traveling project-based role with 80% traveling and monitoring project sites. This role will report directly to the VP of Construction.

If you are organized, able to work well under pressure and have experience in this field, we’d like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily site operations and on-site construction activities for commercial solar projects on behalf of EPC.
• Act as onsite contact for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and industry standards, promoting a culture of safety on the construction site.
• Monitor project progress, including schedules, and quality control, and provide regular updates to project management.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including permits, inspections, delivery slips, and compliance reports.
• Facilitate communication between project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure seamless execution of project plans.
• Identify, report, and help in the resolution of issues or conflicts that may arise during the construction process.
• Conduct site inspections to verify work is being performed according to design specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and log onsite employees hours and progress.
• Manage logistics, including the delivery and storage of materials and equipment on site.
• Support the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project performance.

Education/Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree Construction Management, Engineering, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and training.

·        1-2 years’ experience in construction management and/or coordination in the energy industry, preferably within the solar or renewable energy industry; willing to train.

·        Strong understanding of construction operations, processes, safety regulations, and quality standards.

·        Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·        Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

·        Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.

·        Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various project sites as needed.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

·        Requires working knowledge of the power and renewable energy market dynamics.

·        Preference for wind, solar and battery experience in US competitive wholesale electricity markets as well as vertically integrated markets.

·        Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy and clean energy transition.

·        Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills is required.

·        Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.

·        Ability to work independently, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

·        Strong work ethic and detail-oriented.

·        Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment.

·        Familiarity with CAD software preferred.

·        Proficiency in MS Office.

·        Sense of humor is a plus!

Job Type: Full-time, In-Person and on Job-sites throughout California

Benefits: 

·      Competitive salary and benefits package.

·      Site travel expenses covered.

·      Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful renewable energy projects.

·      Professional development and growth opportunities.

·      Supportive and collaborative work environment.

·      Comp Range: $117,000-156,000 total OTE