Project Admin - Construction (Mandarin Required)

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Company Summary:

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is a vertically integrated manufacturer of solar cells, modules and custom‐designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar’s world‐class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world’s fastest‐growing companies in the solar industry and has been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2006.

Job Description:

The Specialist I, Construction Project Administration is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of a busy manufacturing construction office on behalf of the project management team. This role involves scheduling, coordinating meetings, arranging and tracking of all contractors coming on site in terms of confirming appointments, securing any requested credentials and clearances and coordinating any of the logistics associated with access to certain portions of the construction site. This may include ensuring that arriving contractors have secured the necessary safety equipment required to traverse parts of the site.

Responsibilities:

- Scheduling, coordination, tracking of meetings and tasks on behalf of the construction project team.

- Arranging conference room facilities or other meeting rooms as necessary. Ensuring sufficient supplies, equipment and office materials can support daily operations.

- Tracking budget timelines and expenses as needed.

Qualifications:

- Bilingual verbal and written skills in Mandarin and English with the capability to easily converse and transact business in either language.

- Minimum of 2-4 years of previous office experience, ideally with at least 1-2 years working for a manufacturer, construction company or project management office.

- Solid skills with the full array of Microsoft software programs including Excel, Word, Microsoft Exchange or Outlook and Power Point. Experience with MS Project or another software program is desirable though not required.

- Past experience with scheduling for multiple staff needed.

- Knowledge of how to enter and track data in Excel to track budgets and spending for different categories of expenses highly desired.

Compensation and Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full-time position.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.