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Traveling Project Manager - Solar Energy

POSITION SUMMARY Barton Malow Company is seeking Traveling Project Managers to join our team on renewable energy / solar projects throughout the Great Lakes Region. These positions will report to our teams in Southfield, MI and Grandville, MI. This role involves overseeing project quality, compliance, budgets, and schedules. This role requires a 4-year degree in engineering or construction management, 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proactive commitment to safety. Travel is expected as part of the role, as the project manager will be fully on-site at the project location. Regular travel to project sites across MI, OH, IN, and WI will be required. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure all work is installed and documented per project quality standards. • Ensure construction is in compliance with client and company policies, procedures, and standards. • Plan, coordinate, and/or manage activities of all company personnel and subcontractors on assigned project(s). • Manage and assist in internal and subcontractor: estimates, prepare and review project proposals or plans to determine and establish a time frame, work plan, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project as required. • Coordinate the processing of and provide review of submittals and verify compliance with project design. • Manage and assist in project budgets required for work. • Manage and assist in the project control requirements for the project. • Support the weekly and monthly project reports. • Assist, oversee and in some cases be directly involved in the preparation of plans, technical specifications, technical reports, submittals, and construction period services. • Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to the job site by working directly with vendors and subcontractors. • Supporting the compiling of all turnover documentation to be included in turnover dossier including O&M manuals as required. • Provide advice, guidance, mentoring, and direction to subordinates and other project personnel toward the achievement of their personal development goals. • Support and participate in company-sponsored initiatives and activities. • Liaising with Client to ensure client satisfaction based on contractual requirements. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Solar or Wind market project experience highly preferred. • 4-year Engineering, Construction Management or related degree. • 5-8 years of relevant professional experience. • The ideal candidate will be organized and excel at multitasking while being able to work effectively at performing repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of concentration. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Experience leading a team of construction staff, subcontractors, engineers/designers. • Must be able to work as a team player, independently and learn quickly in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. • OSHA 30 Hour preferred. • Proactive positive attitude with commitment to safety. • Must be able to travel regularly to project sites across the Great Lakes Region***. Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight or marital status. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.

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Summer Sales Representative - open to Michigan Technological University students

IN-PERSON WORKING OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR MICHIGAN TECH STUDENTS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REPRESENTATIVE: As a Sales Representative, you are the primary contact for our clients. You start each day excited to establish new relationships while continuing to nurture existing ones. By meeting with our potential customers, you are able to build excellent rapport and more effectively educate them about our products and services. Your excellent communication skills are an essential part of your success, as you complete product presentations and give price quotes. To complete sales, you collect and enter order information all while providing superior customer service. We focus on a national level to expand clients into new markets to create new revenue streams for years decades to come. Responsibilities and Duties: • One-on-one sales with customers in an outside sales environment. • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner using company procedures • Give product presentations to complete sales orders with customers. • Listen attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrate empathy. • Clarify customer requirements; probe for and confirm understanding of needs. • Meet customer requirements by providing personalized solutions. • Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education as needed. • Frequent travel throughout the year and 1-4 months relocation during the summer. About You You are organized and manage your time effectively in order to regularly achieve individual and team goals. You feel good about playing an important role in the success of a growing company with a solid reputation. • Knowledge of basic computer operations • Courteous with strong customer service orientation • Dependable with proficient attention to detail • Good listening and responding skills • Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and think conceptually • Solid problem-solving skills • Must be willing to take the initiative All Michigan Tech students are invited to apply for this amazing summer internship opportunity!

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Technology Sales Representative from Michigan Technological University | Vivint Solar

IN-PERSON WORKING OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR MICHIGAN TECH STUDENTS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REPRESENTATIVE: As a Technology Sales Intern, you are the primary contact for our clients both in your region and around the country. Each day, you will build and establish new relationships while enhancing and building upon existing ones. Excellent communication skills are an essential part of your success, as you complete product presentations and give price quotes. We focus on a national level to expand clients into new markets to create new revenue streams for years decades to come. On average, Technology Sales Interns earn $23,000 each summer. However, many interns earn significantly more than this based on their performance. Responsibilities and Duties of a Technology Sales Intern: • One-on-one sales with customers in an outside sales environment. • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner using company procedures. • Give technology and product presentations to complete sales orders with customers. • Listen attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrate empathy. • Clarify customer requirements; probe for and confirm understanding of needs. • Meet customer requirements by providing personalized solutions. • Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education as needed. • Frequent travel throughout the year and 1-4 months relocation during the summer. Who thrives in a Technology Sales Internship? Students from Michigan Tech are well-equipped to thrive in our Technology Sales Internship program. Ideally, you are organized and manage your time effectively in order to regularly achieve individual and team goals. You have a passion for technology and sales. You feel good about playing an important role in the success of a growing company with a solid reputation. • Knowledge of basic computer operations • Courteous with strong customer service orientation • Dependable with proficient attention to detail • Good listening and responding skills • Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and think conceptually • Solid problem-solving skills • Must be willing to take the initiative All Michigan Tech students are invited to apply for this amazing sales internship opportunity!

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Overview

Entering the solar trade typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeship programs, which blend hands-on experience with technical education, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning an income. These programs usually last two to four years, involving extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 279,447 solar professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Michigan, and the field is projected to grow by 104% by 2032. In Houghton, MI, solar trade apprentices earn an average of $571 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $100,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and organizations like the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) provide pathways to a rewarding career in the rapidly expanding solar industry.

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