COIL Inc, a Wallbox USA owned company, is the nationwide leader in turn-key EV charging solutions. Driven to meet ambitious zero-emission goals, COIL’s innovation bridges the gap between customer service, installation and technology to enable widespread EV adoption. COIL believes that EV installation should be a simple, efficient and seamless customer experience.
Headquartered in San Francisco, COIL offers residential, commercial, and enterprise solutions powered by COIL’s Unified Platform (COIL UP). We offer an array of services for manufacturers, installers, and renewable energy consumers that include Solution Design & Engineering, Program Management, EVSE Experts, Incentive Programs, and COIL iQ – the leading Renewable Services Software Platform.
Role Summary
The Senior Project Manager is a strategic position responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of electrical projects, specifically EV installations for commercial, multi-family and residential properties. Reporting to the Director of Installations & Field Operations you will play a leading role in COIL’s delivery of services and continued growth in a key market. You’ll organize meetings with colleagues and customers, attend site visits with project stakeholders, and ensure that jobs are completed on time.
As the primary stakeholder for all the projects in your region, you will ensure that everyone else involved knows their duties and completes them. You’ll be responsible for scheduling projects, tracking activities and managing documentation. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys problem-solving and working independently. This role is 75% office / 25% on-site, plus some regional travel (4-8 weeks/year expected). You should be detail-oriented, comfortable collaborating with a remote team, and capable of communicating with internal and external stakeholders effectively through email and project management software.
While no two days will end up looking the same, generally speaking you will be responsible for the following:
- As Senior Project Manager, provide leadership, best practices, and project-specific support to Project Managers and Regional Project Managers on your team
- Report on team KPIs and develop increasing accountability for team budget and timeline goals
- Manage multiple concurrent EV install projects
- Set schedules, keep projects on track, and ensure milestones are reached along the way
- Track project costs to ensure budget adherence and be accountable for target profit margins
- Manage change orders with customer and sales team as scope changes occur during the life of the project
- Provide thorough documentation and communication about project details at each stage
- Coordinate internally with Sales/Accounts, Estimating, Solution Design, Permitting, Operations, and Accounting teams
- Coordinate externally with clients, on-site contacts, contractors, permit inspectors, utilities, and equipment suppliers
- Schedule and manage kick-off meetings with customers and other stakeholders
- Be on location to conduct pre-construction walks, utility coordination, monitor project progress, and perform QA for project closeout
- Update project stakeholders & management concerning project details and deliverables
- Provide feedback to support continual refinement of processes and procedures
- Place material order purchase including long term items such as switchgear, transformers and consumables as required for each project
- Track and manage key high value inventory such as EV chargers, switchgear, transformers, etc.
- Conduct administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices and drawing estimates & change orders
- Manage Asana portfolios to ensure information reported to accounting is accurate
- Review each project prior to assigning to a Regional Project Manager and send back to sales if any critical issues are identified within the scope of work
- Review each project that completes with Project Management team to ensure standards are met, review final cost and ensure all loose ends have been addressed
- Review and approve direct employee expense reports by the 3rd for each month prior
What You’ll Need for this Position
- 5+ years managing people and budgets
- 5+ years in project management
- 3+ years in electrical or construction
- Demonstrated interest in EVs / renewable energy
- Experience in a startup or similar environment
- Ability to manage construction subcontractors
- Proficiency in project management software
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Drivers license and good driving record
- Willingness to travel as needed (est. 4-8 weeks/year)
- Knowledge of the EV industry is a plus
What's In It for You
- Competitive Salary DOE
- 401(k) with match
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Performance based annual bonus
Wallbox USA Inc. is committed to building diverse teams. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, sex, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or other characteristics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please notify us to request accommodation.
