Assistant Project Manager

Role Overview

In the role of Assistant Project Manager, you will be instrumental in supporting the construction of large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. This position involves participation in all construction phases, from initial design and planning through to commissioning and project closeout. You will be part of a dynamic team within an entrepreneurial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Attention to Detail & Multi-tasking: Ensure multiple work streams progress simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Learning & Collaboration: Engage in continuous learning about utility-scale solar and wind plants, and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Pre-Construction Phase

• Technical Support: Leverage technical knowledge and practical experience to aid in the development and advancement of solar, wind, and storage facilities.
• Interfacing with Teams: Work closely with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance teams to optimize project design.
• Site Visits: Conduct site visits to assess constructability and infrastructure siting for greenfield and development projects.
• Scheduling: Develop and update project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Engineering Reviews: Collaborate with the Owner’s engineer to review engineering submittals and ensure comments are addressed.
• Vendor Coordination: Engage with vendors to obtain pricing for services necessary for construction projects.
• Documentation: Assemble and organize documents for contract exhibits.
• Due Diligence: Assist Project Manager in responding to due diligence questions from Independent Engineers, financing partners, or potential project buyers.

Construction Phase

• Project Support: Assist the Project Manager in coordinating on-site activities with key stakeholders, including contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Reporting: Update and produce weekly construction project reports.
• Site Visits: Conduct site visits and report observations.
• Scheduling: Use scheduling software to track the status of construction projects and identify critical path activities.
• Budget Management: Assist in tracking and managing project budgets.
• Information Gathering: Interface with on-site personnel to gather project status information.
• Meetings: Attend project status calls and take meeting notes, distributing minutes and action items.
• Quality Control: Review receiving and other quality control documentation, assembling necessary reports.
• Change Orders: Assist in tracking change orders and expenses against construction contracts.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain comprehensive project records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience as a project engineer, coordinator, assistant PM, or similar positions in solar and/or wind construction.
• If no renewables experience, 4+ years in a project management related role in a relevant industry such as O&G, Utilities, Wastewater, etc.
• Must have a valid current driver license, and be able to travel and perform field work.
• OSHA 10 certification is desirable, but not essential.
• Fully Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions or need for sponsorship.

This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, attention to detail, and strong collaborative skills to effectively support the construction of utility-scale renewable energy projects.