Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Department: Project Delivery

Reports to: Director, Project Delivery

Location: Madison, WI

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

The Position

OneEnergy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our solar energy construction portfolio across the United States. The Assistant Project Manager will report to the Director, Project Delivery. This position will be supporting the execution of projects, starting with the engineering and procurement phase, and leading up to commercial operation. Qualifying candidates will have a demonstrated track record of success in working cohesively across several project support functions including development, engineering, construction, and finance to meet scheduled project completion dates.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support multiple project schedules, budgets, and financial requirements with competing deadlines and resources across companywide functional teams.
• Work with engineers and project managers to document product or contractor specifications and work scopes during planning stages.
• Assist Project Manager(s) with submittal compilation, purchase orders, on-site job walk-throughs, change orders request for information, pay application support and close-out documents.
• Prepares project controls, budget setup, schedules of values/billing mechanisms, and maintain each in at the direction of the Project Manager(s).
• Provide steady and reliable communication while also managing complicated schedules, budgets, contractors, people, risks, and other resources.
• Assist in ensuring all safety, quality, and environmental policies of the Company and project owners are followed by all project personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated track record of success in project management in renewable energy or related field.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects.
• A proven ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and self -starter, with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Experience with solar electric construction projects from the ground up.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.
• Ability to contribute to an amicable working environment with other associates and employees.
• Position requires frequent travel to project sites in the Midwest, up to 2-3 times per month or about 10-15% of working time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Construction Management or Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience supporting operations, engineering or construction.
• Solar engineering or construction experience preferred, but not required.
• A recent history of successfully building trust and respect in a symbiotic relationship.
• Must possess strong quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects.
• Strong track record of successful collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office/365 is a ‘must’, project management, and CRM software such as Salesforce a plus.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility
• A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.