Renewable Energy Project Coordinator — Path to PM

Motive Energy; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Energy is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide administrative and organizational support to Project Managers across commercial solar, battery storage, and EV charging installation projects. This role helps manage day-to-day project operations, maintain documentation, and prepare client communications.

You will learn and apply project management methodologies under PM mentorship, with growth toward full project ownership over time, while coordinating with internal teams and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of administrative, coordination, or project support experience.
• Experience in Commercial Rooftop Solar, Canopy/Carport Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or EV charging is highly beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support to Project Managers across active renewable energy installation projects.
• Manage and maintain project documentation including contracts, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages, ensuring all records are accurate, current, and properly filed.
• Prepare, format, and distribute project reports, meeting minutes, status updates, and client-facing communications under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Track project schedules, milestones, and action items; follow up with internal teams to ensure deadlines are met and elevate issues to the Project Manager as appropriate.
• Support project budget tracking by assisting with purchase order coordination, invoice processing, and expenditure monitoring in collaboration with Project Managers, accounting, and supply chain teams.
• Coordinate logistics for project activities including scheduling meetings, arranging site visits, and communicating with subcontractors and vendors as directed.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems and ensure document control standards are followed across all assigned projects.
• Learn and apply project management methodologies and tools under the mentorship of Project Managers, actively developing toward full project ownership over time.

Job description

Motive Energy is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide administrative and organizational support to Project Managers across commercial solar, battery storage, and EV charging installation projects. This role helps manage day-to-day project operations, maintain documentation, and prepare client communications.

You will learn and apply project management methodologies under PM mentorship, with growth toward full project ownership over time, while coordinating with internal teams and