Illinois Project Coordinator

JOB OVERVIEW

The Illinois Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day activities for the project management of solar photovoltaic projects developed by ForeFront Power. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing contract and document management, accounting, and technical support, and a variety of administrative support duties for the Behind-the-Meter and Community Solar project development and sales team.

This is an hourly, part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits working approximately 20 hours/week.

JOB LOCATION AND REPORTING TO

This position will be remote, but preference will be given to candidates located in the state of Illinois.  The Illinois Project Coordinator reports to Sr. Manager, Market Development and works closely with the Sales and Development teams.

PREFERENCE

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the definition of an Equity Eligible Person (EEP) under the Climate Equitable Jobs Act statue in Illinois and are listed on the Energy Workforce Equity Portal database. Details about EEPs and how to qualify can be found here.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create purchase orders and work orders for subcontractors and provide accounts payable-related support as needed.

Manage document control for projects including reports, plans, specifications, requests for information, and submittals.

Coordinate and support the interrelated activities of the Sales, Project Finance, Legal, Project Development, Design and Engineering, and Asset Management.

Utilize the company’s designated accounting platform to manage project accounting and cost control.

Submit and manage utility interconnection pre-applications and application and coordinate financial security obligations.

Assist with mailers to landowners in various states with ongoing community solar and battery storage land campaigns.

Generate marketing list targets for IL BTM and FTM solar and storage opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced and fluid company poised for growth in one of the country’s most rapidly changing industries.

Forward-thinking, innovative approaches and comfort with complexity are what define the ForeFront Power team. We are looking for individuals eager to run at the front with us.

This is an entry-level, part-time position. No prior experience is required.
Basic knowledge and experience in the renewable energy industry; solar PV project development and/or construction preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
Capability to document and report project status accurately

Motivated self-starter, good team player and ability to lead by example
Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily sedentary in nature and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk in front of a computer. There may be limited travel to job sites in Illinois.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE

The organization promotes an open and collaborative work atmosphere. Cross functional teams work closely together to solve problems and move the company forward. Our culture at ForeFront Power encourages employees to be authentic and to embrace our core values that celebrate passion for our work, a commitment to our planet, a winning attitude, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community of respect for each other and our partners.

BENEFITS

This is an hourly, part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits, working approximately 20 hours/week.

ABOUT FOREFRONT POWER

ForeFront Power is a leading developer of commercial and industrial-scale (C&I) solar energy and battery storage projects in the U.S. and Mexico, also offering vehicle fleet electrification services. Over 15 years of working together, the ForeFront Power team has developed more than 1,900 behind-the-meter and community solar projects, totaling more than 1.6 gigawatt-DC of renewable electricity. ForeFront Power serves business, government, education, healthcare and community solar customers with a broad array of development, asset management and advisory services from its San Francisco headquarters and via teams based in New York, Mexico City, and across the U.S. through a hybrid work model.

A wholly owned subsidiary of global energy infrastructure and investment leader Mitsui & Co. Ltd., ForeFront Power operates under Mitsui’s North American investment arm, MyPower Corp. Mitsui holds a robust balance sheet and an “A” credit rating from Standard & Poor’s.

ForeFront Power is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.