Solar Project Manager

Otter Energy is one of Ontario’s largest and most established solar energy companies, with its roots in solar project construction and maintenance. Otter is looking for a full-time Project Manager that is passionate about energy and sustainability.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
As a Project Manager, you will work closely with the Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams. This is a vital role that will focus on multiple areas within the organization. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will maintain an open line of communication with several internal and external stakeholders and will be responsible for multiple aspects of the design phases. You will also oversee process management, including administration, data management, and coordinating the post-sale processes. This is an incredible opportunity for you to use your previous educational and career experiences while working within a fast-growing organization.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coordinate with the sales manager and sales team to ensure all pending customers have been contacted and prepared to move forth
- Assist with coordinating post-sale to pre-installation process
- Follow up and review designs to address customers' concerns surrounding power, design, roofing, and/or electrical issues
- Maintain consistent communication with clients and internal departments as well as the structural engineer, utility companies, and municipalities as required
- Lead meetings to update various teams on project schedules, status, and closeout
- Liaise with accounting regarding invoices for projects and service calls
- Monitor project progress and address any internal and/or external issues that may arise
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients and communicate project status to all participants
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports, including project folders
- Ensure standards and requirements are met by conducting quality assurance tests
- Coordinate Structural and/or Electrical Engineers for projects and organize their completed reports for building permit submissions
- Complete and submit building permit submission packages and follow up to ensure permits have been attained
- Work closely with the Operations team to ensure the project has been completed including monitoring and any additional post-installation details
- Support the Director of Operations with task management on the residential and commercial side of the business.
- Schedule site visits and additional duties as required

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES**:

- Excellent organizational skills
- Flexibility to adjust and shift priorities to meet changing/concurrent deadlines
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings, and plans
- Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team-building abilities
- Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Results-oriented individual with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines
- Highly effective conflict resolutions skills
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma in Management, Engineering, or Business
- 3+ years of solar experience or a demonstrated understanding of the solar industry is a must
- Valid Ontario driver’s license & vehicle is MANDATORY
- Master Electrician License is an asset
- Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation
- Prior experience with AutoCAD, HelioScope, Solargraph, and Solaredge
- First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets
- Working at Heights certificate an asset

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
Otter Energy offers a generous employee reward package that includes:

- Competitive compensation & annual bonuses
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
- Continuous training and professional development
- Work remotely with the support of a team of seasoned solar experts

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- Project Management: 4 years (preferred)
- Solar: 3 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person