Project Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Who should apply? Are you looking to get out of the one man show, work in collaboration with a team, and be part of a company on a growth trajectory? PPC is seeking someone that can help see projects from inception to installation. This role is not for a logistics Project Manager but for someone that has working knowledge of reviewing contracts, ensuring designs & plan sets are being created according to what was sold and committed to the client, managing submissions to AHJ and utility company, reviewing procurement needs for long lead time equipment, and transferring knowledge to Project Manager and installation team.

 

This role requires a clear communicator, a clear understanding of what needs to be done to see a project through to completion & client expectations, someone that can articulate and listen to key stakeholders, someone that can push things forward, and someone with attention to QA QC.

 

You will thrive if you are self-managed and accountable, operate with high ethical standards and integrity, are willing to learn and grow together, and can stay focused on the end goal amid the chaos.

 

You will be supported by a team that has a combined 100+ years of experience plus many years working together.

 

The ideal candidate would be a Construction General Contractor with proven experience OR someone with an Electrical Engineering background. Prior project references will be required and reviewed.

 

Tasks (a guide of but not limited to)

• Schedule appointments and manage calendar for conducting site visits
• Manage and update project price as appropriate for projects as they develop (i.e. project changes, workscope additions, etc)
• Use design tools to create high level overview plans for the client and to provide crew information needed for a smooth install
• Provide information necessary to electrical & structural engineers to secure required plan sets for projects
• Work with Procurement to order job materials and Electrical Supply house to order electrical components based on plans
• Secure appropriate project permits and utility approvals
• Set up & organize digital job folders with necessary information for other PPC employees to perform their duties
• Meet with project team (project manager, leads) for project handoff on developed projects
• Participate in project flow, close-out, and customer after-care
• Provide guidance, knowledge, and support to other sales & design team members and colleagues
• Provide Project support to crew throughout project installs – in conjunction with Project Manager

 

Qualifications

• Ability to ask the right questions to gain information
• Ability to understand what needs prioritization
• Ability to interact and communicate respectfully with people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to work as a team and see the big picture
• Strong computer skills and fluent navigation of multiple software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, GSuite
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, & have ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Excellent customer service skills, clear communication and strong coordination skills; professional communicator
• Eye for detail and aesthetic design
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team
• Valid and current Driver’s License
• 4+ years relevant experience
• NABCEP PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Board Certification and/or PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Board Certification would be nice OR desire to achieve this with support from company

 

Working conditions

• Indoors in a professional office environment
• Outdoors gathering site specific information
• Highly social with daily client interactions and networking events

 

Physical requirements

• Ability to be at desk for 8 hours
• Ability to look at a computer screen for 4+ hours
• Ability to drive & navigate unexpected terrain
• Ability to climb ladders & walk on roofs safely
• Ability to use basic hand tools (i.e. open breaker panels, etc)
• Ability to use technical equipment (i.e. Solmetric, Call signal device, computer and office equipment)

 

ABOUT US

PPC is an electrical contracting company selling and installing turn-key photovoltaic, energy storage, and EV charging stations to a wide breadth of clients. Past and current clients include the City of Albuquerque, City of Farmington, City of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools, Albuquerque Public Schools, Town of Taos, Taos County among many commercial and residential clients. Our region spans the State of New Mexico with a focus on the Greater Albuquerque area and north. We have many positive long-standing relationships within the State and have been doing what we do in an ethical, accountable way since 1979.

Company Culture

• Self-managed
  • Personal accountability
  • Be resourceful
• Personal growth mindset
• Family Oriented
• 4 Agreements
  • Always do your best
  • Do not make assumptions
  • Be impeccable with your work
  • Don’t take anything personally
• Team mindset
  • Your actions directly affect the company which supports multiple families
  • Leave personal agendas at home; it takes a team to keep a ship moving forward

Company Perks & Benefits

• (7) Paid Holidays
• 80 Hours of Paid Time Off
• 64 Hours of Sick
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K retirement plan match
• Phone Plan
• Educational assistance
• Continuous training opportunities
• Tool Purchase assistance program
• Employee Discounts

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and any supporting materials through our careers portal at:

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for next steps. We appreciate your interest in joining Paradise Power Company, Inc and look forward to reviewing your application.

COMPANY EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Paradise Power Company, Inc not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.