Assistant Project Manager, Traveling

Role Overview

• Assists in the planning, direction and coordination of activities for designated projects
• Manages the design, engineering and construction of solar and energy storage projects
• Develops, maintains and executes the work plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements
• Supports management and updates of the project budget and is responsible for the regular review and reporting to accounting on forecasted expenditures under the budget
• Supports the external bidding process required to procure goods and services necessary for all phases of project execution
• Provides and/or coordinates engineering support for development and permitting activities as needed
• Oversees execution of and compliance with construction contracts
• Arranges and organizes regularly scheduled project meetings
• Supports project developers in developing the project and provides assistance as requested
• Works in partnership with the Development department to assure a seamless transition of projects into the construction phase
• Coordinates and works with the Legal department to facilitate the development, negotiation and execution of project contracts
• Participates and assists with financial closings
• Assists Asset Management in transitioning projects to Operations upon project completion
• Oversees quality control work during execution of project and ensures compliance with reporting requirements
• Works alongside Construction Manager(s) on-site to balance project workload and optimize project execution
• Coordinates with regulatory agencies, local landowners, power off-takers, utility entities, permitting agencies, financing representatives, government agencies, and other project-level external parties

Requirements

• Prior experience as a lead Assistant Project Manager on the design, engineering and construction of renewable power projects
• Familiarity with contracting procedures, project contracts and negotiation, engineering practices, construction techniques, solar plant technologies, and regulatory issues
• Ability to travel, and work on remote solar projects on extended field assignments
• Ability to interpret project financial reports and prepare budget updates and forecasts
• General understanding and ability to use project scheduling software and methodology
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within a project and multiple projects from conception to completion
• Strong technical proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license
• 24/7 on-call availability when at project location
• Able to work at heights and perform essential physical functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• opportunity for merit-based salary increases
• incentive plan participation
• eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching
• comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year
• paid holidays
• paid volunteer time
• paid parental leave