Project Coordinator

Willdan; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan Lighting & Electric, a division of Willdan Group Inc., seeks a Project Coordinator to facilitate energy efficiency projects in the New York City area. The role supports program staff, contractors, field personnel and clients to develop ECMs for multifamily buildings, reducing gas/electric usage or electrification efforts.

Hybrid local to New York, NY with 2-3 days on-site weekly. Key duties include coordinating project intake, reviewing energy savings, tracking progress, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years in energy efficiency, multifamily housing, or PM.
• Strong communication with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organization; manage projects from start to finish.
• General familiarity with energy efficiency principles & tech.
• Proficient with commonly used software tools and tracking.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized under pressure.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient natural gas tech or electrification measures.
• Interest and capacity to learn HVAC equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project intake and shepherd projects from engagement to final payment.
• Review energy savings and coordinate with contractors on ECMs.
• Review pre- and post-inspections for energy projects.
• Track projects using Willdan’s data management software.
• Gather and review project documentation (savings, equipment specs, etc).
• Network with industry stakeholders and attend events as needed.
• Provide contractors with actions to ensure program compliance.
• Monitor tasks, progress and milestones for the program.
• Communicate with internal staff, contractors and customers.
• Engage in all areas critical to program success.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Energy efficiency knowledge

HVAC systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Project management software

Word processing

Presentation software

Workflow tools

Program tracking tools

Job description

Wildan Lighting & Electric, a division of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking a Project Coordinator to facilitate energy efficiency projects in the New York City area. This role will support program staff, contractors, field personnel and clients to develop energy efficiency projects targeting multifamily building customers related to energy conservation measures (ECMs) that reduce gas (and/or electric) usage, or for electrification of buildings. This is a hybrid position local to New York, NY and may require some local travel, with an overall expectation of 2-3 days on-site per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage project intake, communicate with contractors about project pipelines and shepherd projects from initial engagement through final payment.
• Work with contractors to review energy efficiency savings for multifamily energy efficiency projects.
• Review pre- and post-inspections of energy efficiency projects.
• Track and manage projects using Willdan’s proprietary data management software.
• Gather and review project documentation (energy savings, equipment specifications, project financial documents, affordable housing documentation, etc).
• Network with industry stakeholders and attend related event as needed.
• Review inspection results to provide contractors with recommended actions to ensure program compliance for installation and operation.
• Monitor program tasks, reporting and follow-up on progress and achievements.
• Communicate directly with internal staff, contractors and customers.
• Engagement in any and all areas critical to program success.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1-2 years' experience in energy efficiency, multifamily housing or project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with our clients and work collaboratively with our engineering staff, program managers, and sales team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage projects from inception to close while maintaining strong customer service practices and attention to detail.
• General familiarity of energy efficiency principles and technology or sustainability reporting.
• Knowledge of software tools, such as, spreadsheets, project management programs, word processing, presentation and workflow programs, and program tracking tools and techniques.
• Skill with computerized tracking systems.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient natural gas technology and controls, such as Energy Management Systems, Building Envelope, Boilers, and Steam heating systems OR knowledge of electrification measures, such as heat pumps.
• Interest and capacity to learn HVAC equipment and mechanical systems, including pumps, motors, variable speed drives, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, chilled and hot water loops, and boilers.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Willdan Lighting & Electric participates in E-Verify.