Pre-Construction Coordinator

Adapture Renewables, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Personal time off

Work-from-home policy

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to join their dynamic Pre-Construction team in Oakland. This role is pivotal in overseeing utility-scale photovoltaic projects and ensuring seamless project flow from early development to construction. You'll facilitate design and permitting processes, support procurement management, and collaborate with various teams to enhance project efficiency. If you're detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join this innovative firm and make a lasting impact in the renewable energy sector!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience, ideally with solar or battery storage projects.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support utility-scale PV projects from development to construction.
• Manage procurement processes and assist with project budgets.

Skills

Construction Experience

Project Management

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Team Collaboration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Smartsheet

Job description

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is a leading developer, financier, engineer, builder, and operator of large utility-scale photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage systems. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we deliver projects with exceptional speed, flexibility, and quality. Our dynamic Project Management and Engineering (PME) team is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to contribute to our mission of building a sustainable future. Based in Oakland, CA, you will join a company backed by KIRKBI, the private holding company of the Kirk Kristiansen family and the foundation of the LEGO brand.

Overview

This position will work within our Pre-Construction team and play a vital role in supporting the department in the oversight and management of utility-scale PV projects in the US.

Core Responsibilities

• Be a vital member of the Pre-Construction team, supporting projects from early-stage development through the start of construction.
• Facilitate the design and permitting processes to ensure smooth project flow.
• Support Procurement Management in developing RFPs for Equipment vendors, service providers and EPC contractors.
• Provide support to Estimating Leads in the areas of cost estimating, bid reviews, data management and communication.
• Assist Procurement Management in defining work, developing Scopes of Work, and managing vendor & contractor relationships.
• Spearhead the bid and procurement process, securing the best solutions for our projects.
• Support with managing contracts and agreements, keeping everything organized.
• Leverage project management tools to streamline design and permitting phases.
• Collaborate with external consultants on pre-construction activities, engineering, site discovery, and more.
• Assist with data management, documentation flow, project schedule maintenance.
• Help develop project budgets and provide administrative support for the Pre-Construction team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for owner-provided equipment on each project.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop cross-functional project tracking tools.
• Continuously improve processes within the Pre-Construction team.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3+ years of construction experience, strong candidates will have experience with solar and/or battery storage projects.
• General understanding of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, & Construction) contracts and equipment supply contracts.
• Experience collaborating with EPC project teams.
• Familiarity with managing budgets, using project scheduling tools, and overseeing the bid process.
• Experience with utility-scale solar projects and direct to utility interconnection.
• Excel in both written and verbal communication.
• Highly proficient with MS Office Suite (with emphasis in Excel & Word,) and familiar with Smartsheet (a plus!).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a natural team player.
• Able to build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Responsive, proactive, and bring a positive attitude to everything you do.
• Ability to travel occasionally to potential sites or off-site meetings as required.
• Flexibility, with high bandwidth and experience working in a dynamic business environment.
• The ideal candidate will report to and work out of our Oakland, CA office location.

Benefits Package

• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits.
• Attractive personal time off and company holiday package.
• Work-from-home policy.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Join us and make a lasting impact!

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