Affordable Housing Project Coordinator

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

Unclassified - Newport Beach, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Newport Beach, CA

About the position

National Energy Installers is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Affordable Housing Project Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating solar and energy efficiency projects for affordable housing developments. Your ability to seek opportunities, manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of these projects. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including housing authorities, developers, and community organizations, to ensure that projects meet the specific requirements and regulations of affordable housing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a positive impact in underserved communities. Join us and be part of our mission to promote sustainable energy solutions in affordable housing developments. In this position, you will design solar arrays and model their performance using software such as Helioscope, PVsyst, and AutoCAD. You will work with the Origination and Project Development teams to prospect and develop new projects, perform onsite feasibility for prospective projects, and coordinate with consultants for Civil, Electrical, Environmental, and Structural engineering feasibility. Additionally, you will coordinate with vendors for major equipment procurement, including solar PV modules, inverters, mounting systems, battery-energy storage systems, and other balance-of-system components. You will assist in managing a portfolio of projects, which includes designing 10% drawings using AutoCAD, reviewing feasibility study documents from third-party engineers, delegating stamped drawings to third-party engineers, vetting the engineering drawings before milestone approval and submittal, applying for utility interconnection, and seeing the project(s) through to approval. You will also assist the Project Development team in applying for permitting and ensure the project(s) are built efficiently by fielding RFIs in a timely manner. Furthermore, you will engage with the Asset Management team to ensure the projects being built are designed well, taking what is learned to future projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate solar and energy efficiency projects for affordable housing developments.
• Collaborate with housing authorities, developers, and community organizations to meet project requirements.
• Design solar arrays and model their performance using Helioscope, PVsyst, and AutoCAD.
• Work with the Origination and Project Development teams to prospect and develop new projects.
• Perform onsite feasibility for prospective projects.
• Coordinate with consultants for Civil, Electrical, Environmental, and Structural engineering feasibility.
• Coordinate with vendors for major equipment procurement including solar PV modules, inverters, and battery-energy storage systems.
• Assist in managing a portfolio of projects, including designing 10% drawings using AutoCAD.
• Review feasibility study documents from third-party engineers.
• Delegate stamped drawings to third-party engineers and vet engineering drawings before approval.
• Apply for utility interconnection and manage project approvals.
• Assist in applying for permitting and ensure project compliance.
• Field RFIs in a timely manner during project construction.
• Engage with the Asset Management team to ensure quality project design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and ability to think in 3-D with other software tools.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice-to-haves

• Passionate about the renewable energy business.
• Strong team orientation and demonstrated customer management skills.
• Results-driven with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Strong presence, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Highly reliable and dependable.
• Analytical problem solver who views obstacles as challenges.
• Self-motivated, self-starter who can work independently when necessary.

Benefits

• Salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.