Project Analyst, Solar Energy Program Manager

6 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Elevate Energy Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Project Analyst, ILSFA, is a key member of the Elevate Energy team responsible for facilitating the vetting, support, and ongoing performance management of ILSFA Approved Vendors who develop and install qualified solar projects for the program. The successful candidate will work across internal and external functional teams to manage project applications and approvals, including verification of program requirements and quality assurance for solar photovoltaic installations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Vendor Management Team to provide ongoing support to Approved Vendors to ensure ILSFA processes are understood and adhered to and that technical requirements are met.
  • Manage day-to-day communications with vendors, providing clear, concise, and timely updates and responding to requests for information.
  • Ensure ILSFA projects meet ILSFA program requirements, including quality assurance, and coordinate with other entities as needed to verify that projects meet state, local, utility, and technical requirements.
  • Review and manage Approved Vendor registration applications and project data, including solar system design, REC delivery, and general data analysis, as well as data related to program requirements according to established protocols.
  • Lead assigned project tasks and initiatives, driving successful completion within scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide expert technical guidance to vendors and colleagues, solving complex problems and proposing innovative solutions.
  • Develop and deliver training materials for junior analysts, fostering their technical and project management skills.
  • Identify and mitigate significant project risks, proactively developing and implementing solutions.
  • Propose and lead process improvement initiatives to optimize project efficiency and quality.
  • Act as a subject matter expert within the team, sharing knowledge and best practices.
  • Stay current on emerging industry trends and proactively identify their potential impact on projects.
  • Collaborate with the Vendor Management Team to assist in the development of training materials and provide training opportunities to Approved Vendors to further their understanding of the ILSFA Program and improve project review efficiency.
  • Support ILSFA Program Management team in the ongoing development and maintenance of ILSFA Approved Vendor Manual, operational protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure program milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Work with internal functions to maintain and update project data and communications relevant to Approved Vendors, including website content, newsletters, and responding to technical assistance requests.
  • Find opportunities to gain and maintain expertise in current solar PV technical processes, installation, and equipment.
  • Attend and participate in inter-departmental teams and staff meetings and assist in other departmental and/or organizational activities as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field such as renewable energy and sustainability, finance and economics, or energy engineering required.
  • At least four (4+) years of experience in solar site assessment, solar project management, or energy management.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
  • Customer service skills and experience preferred.
  • NABCEP certification or solar PV installation training experience preferred.
  • General knowledge and experience with solar-related regulations, standards, codes, methods, and practices required.
  • Working knowledge of solar design tools such as Helioscope, PVSyst, Aurora, or similar platforms helpful but not required.
  • Familiarity with technical documentation such as one-line diagrams, site maps, structural drawings preferred, but not required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Project management experience preferred.
  • Experience with Salesforce preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Visio, etc.).
  • Ability to independently leverage critical thinking skills to address project challenges.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and manage workload, and meet tight deadlines with high degree of accuracy.
  • Willingness to be a flexible team player.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Exceptional organizational and coordination skills.
  • In general, expected to be capable of independently performing and leading various tasks within the program as assigned by the Senior Manager and Vendor Management Team Leads.

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