Project Coordinator
Location: Chicago,
IL
Nexant
is a provider of intelligent grid software and clean energy
solutions-pioneering, developing, and advancing electric power grid and
alternative energy technologies and services. Our exclusive focus on energy,
combined with our well-respected and experienced professionals, proven
technology, and proprietary industry information, has earned us distinctive
brand recognition and a reputation as a top energy solutions company.
Nexant
is an independent company formed on January 1, 2000 by a core group of energy
consulting and advanced energy technology units of Bechtel Group, Inc. Since
that date, we have added expertise through the strategic acquisition of eight
energy technology companies and organically hiring only the best in our field.
Our seasoned professionals have completed over 2,900 assignments in more than
100 countries. We have headquarters in San Francisco and Foster City, CA, with
30+ corporate, representative, and project offices in the U.S., Europe, the
Middle East, Asia, and Africa. We have been profitable since day one with
significant growth rates.
Our
detailed understanding of the physical behavior and constraints of the power
system is embedded in our grid and market operations software. We offer an
integrated line of software solutions that addresses all facets of energy
markets, from centralized wholesale markets to independent energy retailers and
aggregators. Growing trends such as dynamic pricing and demand side management
are emphasized. Our domain dominance within the energy value chain and
integrated expertise in the market with proprietary technologies makes us a
clear leader in our space.
We
also provide advisory services for developing and commercializing advanced
clean energy technologies as well as supplying technical, operational, and
strategic consulting to oil, gas, and chemical majors, energy resource
companies, technology owners, governments, and investors. In addition, Nexant
is a national leader in the innovative design, implementation, and evaluation
of many of the largest commercial, industrial, and residential energy
efficiency incentive and demand side management programs in the United States.
Our
current investors include TeleSoft Partners, Oak Investment Partners, The
Beacon Group, Intel Capital, Nth Power, Morgan Stanley Global Energy Group,
Frog and Peach, and Symphony Technology Group, as well as Nexant management and
staff. We recently secured another round of funding of $50 million that will
help us achieve the rapid growth potential of our company.
Are
you interested in having a real impact and helping to change the world? Then
join us!
About the Job
We
are currently seeking a Project Coordinator for Nexant’s Wheaton, Illinois
office. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating demand
side management and electrical generation projects and programs for commercial,
industrial, and utility clients. Our clients include public agencies,
investor-owned utilities administering ratepayer-funded energy efficiency
programs, energy end users, and energy service companies. Specific
responsibilities will include: working with building owners participating in
utility sponsored programs, attending and facilitating meetings, and other
related tasks. Successful candidates must demonstrate ability to fulfill the
duties and responsibilities of the position. We are looking for an exceptional
person who enjoys working in a challenging and innovative environment.
Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Coordinate
day-to-day aspects of projects including quality of work product, client
communications, scheduling, and utilizing technical staff to service projects.
·
Maintain
quality control of all deliverable products, demonstrating objectivity and
clarity while maintaining project schedules.
·
Establish
and maintain a professional customer rapport, including identifying and
anticipating customer needs and proposing solutions.
·
Promptly
and accurately address customer concerns to assure problem resolution and
promote long-term productive relationships. Understand the organization and
decision-making process in order to work with stakeholders in determining
project eligibility, schedule and potential energy savings.
·
Manage
on-time delivery of technical reports
·
Facilitate
meetings with building owners, utility representatives, and sub-contractors
·
Communicate
efficiently with subcontractors, customers and clients to meet program
requirements
·
Other
duties, as required.
Qualifications
·
BA
or BS degree is required
·
Minimum
of 1-3 years of project coordination experience or similar within the energy
efficiency industry
·
An
understanding of building energy systems preferred
·
Demonstrated
ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects and work with technical
staff
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills
·
Excellent
interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills
Salary and Benefits
(U.S.)
Nexant
offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Nexant also
offers three weeks paid vacation per year, eleven paid holidays per year, a
401(k) plan with employee matching funds and an overall comprehensive benefits
package.
Nexant,
Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages workforce diversity. We
welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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