Program Administrator

• Manage project intake, communicate with contractors about project pipelines, and shepherd projects from initial engagement through final payment.
• Review utility account numbers and provide timely verification of account eligibility and assignments to contractors and subcontractor(s).
• Track onboarding for utility program participating contractors.
• Provide general support to program manager and program team.
• Track and manage projects using Willdan's proprietary data management software.
• Gather and review project documentation.
• Monitor program tasks, reporting and follow-up on progress and achievements.
• Communicate directly with internal staff, contractors, and customers.
• Engagement in any and all areas critical to program success.
• All Willdan employees are expected to follow company policies and procedures, whether those policies and procedures are established in writing or in practice. All Willdan employees must adhere to the highest of ethical standards, respect and cooperation in the workplace and focus on delivering a world-class experience to internal customers and all Willdan clients and business partners.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor as business needs dictate.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience in energy efficiency, multifamily housing or project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with our clients and work collaboratively with our engineering staff, program managers, and sales team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage projects from inception to close while maintaining strong customer service practices and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of software tools, such as, spreadsheets, project management programs, word processing, presentation and workflow programs, and program tracking tools and techniques.
• Willingness to take internal classes to better learn about energy efficiency.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient lighting technology and lighting controls, such as LED, occupancy sensors, daylighting, etc.
• Knowledge of (and interest and capacity to learn) HVAC equipment and mechanical systems, including pumps, motors, variable speed drives, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, chilled and hot water loops, and boilers.
• Skill with computerized tracking systems.
• Ability to multi-task.

Quality and Safety Standards

Work product must be high quality. Must have ability to innovate process improvements to achieve the highest operational standards. Takes a proactive approach to safety in the workplace for all Willdan Lighting & Electric, Inc., Willdan Group, Inc. operations, subsidiaries, offices, company worksites, client/affiliate worksites, while traveling on behalf of the company and while working remotely.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell; traverse business office areas.
• Must be able to type on a computer keyboard, use 10-key, dial a telephone and efficiently utilize other common office equipment requiring the ability to use fingers and hands on a regular basis using fine motor movements. Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, complex ideas, information, and concepts to all levels in the organization including executive management. Must be able to participate in verbal and written conversations, requiring ability to read, talk, hear, and understand what others are communicating as well as able to write, speak and effectively communicate with others.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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