Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Founded in 2017 by John Williamson—the former Chief Engineer of Array Technologies—KiloNewton’s mission is to lower the cost of renewable energy.

We deliver highly-differentiated SiTE™ Optimization and kNgineering™ services to solar Developers, EPCs, and EORs with industry-leading civil-structural optimization capabilities and have also developed The SolarSpace® Toolbox—our terrain-based civil-structural optimization software that incorporates the proprietary algorithms and workflows we’ve developed internally. With more than 7 GWdc of optimized projects we are accelerating the growth of both our services and software business lines and need a commercially sharp, technically-capable individual to help drive our success.

If you are self-motivated, well-organized, technically-inclined—and want to work with some of the best minds in the renewables industry—then KiloNewton is a great fit for you.

The successful candidate for the position will support the Chief Operations Officer in driving the development of our business process and facilities and will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development of our business.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Using and improving company systems for accounting, projects and office management, including Quickbooks Online, BQE firm management software, and others as needed.
• Organizing and writing office operations and procedures; preparing expense reports; preparing payroll; accounts payable/receivable; controlling correspondence; designing file systems (virtual and physical)
• Defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records/reports.
• Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.
• Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures
• Coordinates IT, facilities, internet and other related contractor relationships
• Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing and identifying trends.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees & contractors.
• Maintains staff job results by maintaining employee review systems, working with managers to ensure compliance and timeliness
• Assists with Local, State, and Federal business programs and reporting that KiloNewton participates in
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing budgets; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Plan parties, company events and other employee rewards to celebrate accomplishments
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Integrity and enthusiasm
• Self-motivated and able to operate effectively in a small, fast-moving team
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management or equivalent.
• Proficiency with computers and office software, including MS Office & Quickbooks.
• 5+ years managing and/or maintaining a professional office environment desired.
• Experience with renewable energy, solar, engineering fields desired.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable leading technical conversations with PEs
• Organized and process-oriented—systems discipline, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Familiarity with solar project development or engineering is a meaningful plus