Date: 2011-06-06, 6:45PM EDT
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REC Solar is a solar electric system integrator specializing in the design and installation of residential and commercial solar systems. Our vision is to make solar electricity a part of the mainstream energy supply. While still being a medium-sized employer, REC Solar is a market leader in the solar electric industry, experiencing growth rates in excess of 75%/year. By commercializing energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, we can contribute to a more secure and sustainable world.
The Commercial Field Administrator acts as the assistant to and provides administrative, material planning, logistics, and purchasing support to the Commercial Construction Superintendent, acting in his behalf in a limited capacity. Responsible for tracking, receiving, and documenting all material shipped to/from site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist the Superintendent in performing job site duties, including:
o Arrange meetings with Superintendent and client representatives, building officials, contractors and vendors;
o Set up, organize, and maintain the job site offices, stores, and other facilities, ensuring posting of all company, health and safety, and legal notices
· Perform site administrative duties, including:
o Prepare and submit timesheets, per diem reports, and expense reports for all on-site personnel
o Coordinate receipt and disbursal of payroll and per diem checks
o Coordinate delivery of all material to site with Material Planning/Logistics
o Track all non-Bill of Material (BOM) purchases on material tracking tool.
o Control and issue Field Purchase Orders (FPO) for all local purchased material
· Responsible for all on-site construction material, equipment and supplies, including:
o Receiving, documenting, and storing all on-site deliveries received from suppliers, vendors, and REC Warehouses
o Coordinate loading/unloading teams for large delivery events, including modules, inverters, and balance of system (BOS)
o Verifying and coordinating receipt of material with Project Manager to ensure timely progress payments
o Control issuance of all materials and tools to on-site construction personnel
o Itemizing, documenting, preparing unused material and coordinating their return to vendors and REC Warehouse at job close-out
o Coordinating return material and tools shipments with Logistics and Commercial Resource Coordinator
o Assist Superintendent in job-site demobilization.
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FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
o The Commercial Field Administrator is responsible for accounting for and controlling the security of material and equipment valued between $1 - $2 million dollars on the typical commercial job. He/she is responsible for all field purchasing. He/she is expected to excercise critical judgment on best pricing on all local purchases. He/she is accountable for the security of job site tools during the duration of the project.
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DECISION MAKING & PROBLEM SOLVING:
o The Commercial Field Administrator needs to be capable or working independently and resourcefully in challenging construction site environments and must have good cost-control decision-making abilities and judgment.
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CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
o All team members within the Commercial Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Demand Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Warehousing, Human Resources, and Payroll.
· DEGREE OF AUTONOMY: Works under general supervision of the Commercial
Construction Superintendent, sometimes responds directly to the Commercial Construction General Superintendent and Project Manager.
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sometimes the Commercial Field Administrator will be the only person on a job site. Commercial Field Administrators are expected to work at the jobsite during normal working hours; however, they may have to work outside these hours to meet the numerous recurring and many one-off deadlines.
· Level I will generally be utilized for employees transferring into the position of Commercial Field Administrator from another MSE/AEE/REC position, who meet the basic requirements of the job, or others from outside the company with 0 to 2 years experience performing this combination of tasks and responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
· Two or more years of college education or higher, college graduate preferred
· Experience in wholesale material inventorying, shipping, or both
· capable or working independently and resourcefully in challenging construction site environments and must have good cost-control decision-making abilities and judgment
· Working knowledge of electrical and construction materials, equipment, and components and general construction practices
· Demonstrated computer aptitude
· Required certifications/licenses:
o Driver's license in good standing
o Qualified on standard forklift and reach forklift
· Significant skills with computer and other office technology
· Proficient with software programs such as Microsoft Office
· Critical Thinking and the ability to solve problems
· Handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion
· Operate all tools and equipment either rented or owned
· Able to communicate and act professionally with everybody
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic business math
· Exercise Good judgment
· Organizational skills
· Customer service skills
REC Solar conducts drug tests and background checks on all final candidates. It is a requirement to have a valid drivers license, acceptable driving record and background check, and clean drug test results.
At REC Solar we consider the environmental impact of our business decisions whenever possible. To minimize paper waste, we request that all candidates send resumes via our website. APPLY ONLINE at
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RECSOLAR&cws=1&rid=956
- Location: College Park MD
- Compensation: Depending on Experience
