Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Calstate Energy, a renewable energy company in Commerce, CA, is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to assist in managing utility-scale solar projects. The role involves coordinating project schedules and budgets, organizing meetings, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with California regulations. Ideal candidates should have 0-2 years of project coordination experience, a basic understanding of project management principles, and a strong interest in renewable energy. Benefits include paid time off and professional development opportunities.
About the position

Calstate Energy Inc, a growing renewable energy company in California, is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. We specialize in utility-scale solar projects and are committed to driving the transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions across the state. The Junior Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in assisting the management of solar energy projects, ensuring that all aspects of the projects are coordinated effectively and efficiently. This position is ideal for someone who is motivated and has a keen interest in renewable energy, as well as a basic understanding of project management principles. In this role, the Junior Project Coordinator will assist in coordinating various aspects of utility-scale solar projects. This includes supporting senior project managers in developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets, organizing and participating in project meetings, and taking and distributing minutes. The coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining project documentation and assisting in preparing reports. Coordination with various team members, including engineering, procurement, and construction, is essential to track project milestones and deadlines, alerting senior management of potential issues as they arise. Additionally, the coordinator will help monitor contractor and vendor activities and ensure compliance with relevant California regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities
• Assist in coordinating various aspects of utility-scale solar projects
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• Support senior project managers in developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets
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• Help organize and participate in project meetings, taking and distributing minutes
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• Maintain project documentation and assist in preparing reports
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• Coordinate with various team members including engineering, procurement, and construction
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• Track project milestones and deadlines, alerting senior management of potential issues
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• Assist in monitoring contractor and vendor activities
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• Help ensure compliance with relevant California regulations and safety standards

Requirements
• 0-2 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in renewable energy or construction
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• Basic understanding of project management principles
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Project
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• Strong organizational and communication skills
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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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• Keen interest in renewable energy and sustainability

Nice-to-haves
• Familiarity with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Construction (EPLC) processes
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• Experience with project management software
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• Knowledge of California energy regulations and sustainability practices

Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
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• Paid holidays
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• Professional development opportunities
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• Flexible work arrangements with regular on-site presence required