Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - Otter Energy Inc.

Otter Energy Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 postsale to preinstallation 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 postinstallation 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 teambuilding abilities
Strong communication, problemsolving and interpersonal skills
Resultsoriented 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
Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation
Valid Ontario driver's license & vehicle is MANDATORY
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: