Assistant Project Manager

Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of solar energy projects for the 10MW and smaller project portfolio of a utility-scale solar electrical subcontractor.

Coordinate with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and team members, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specified quality standards.

Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Team Leadership: Lead and manage project teams, providing direction and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with clients to define project requirements, scope, and objectives, ensuring clear communication and understanding of expectations.

Procurement Management: Coordinate with the procurement team to secure the procurement of solar panels, inverters, and other necessary equipment, ensuring quality standards and project specifications are met.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including obtaining all necessary permits and licenses for solar installations.

Risk Management: Facilitate risk management processes to identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure project resilience.

Financial Management: Conduct financial forecasting and budget management, including tracking project expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.

Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control processes to ensure all work meets project specifications and industry standards.

Reporting: Prepare and present regular project status reports to clients, project and company leadership, and other stakeholders.

Job duties require the ability to work in an office environment on a construction site; to perform tasks such as lifting office supplies and equipment up to 20 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working in various weather conditions; to move around the construction site may include walking on uneven terrain and climbing stairs; possess good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling documents and office equipment;  to read and interpret documents, plans, and computer screens accurately and adequate hearing to communicate effectively with team members and respond to site alarms or signals.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.

Position requires two ½ (2.5) years of experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, or a related occupation. Experience may be gained concurrently.

The position also requires two and a half (2.5) years of experience with the following: Knowledge of project management principles, construction procedures, and relevant codes and regulations; Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and project plans; Electrical code requirements and electrical design considerations for coordinating between design engineers and construction teams to facilitate the design of construction and O&M considerations; Construction, operations, and maintenance of solar projects for coordinating between design engineers and construction teams to facilitate the design of construction and O&M considerations.

Must be OSHA 30 Certified. Must be NFPA 70E Certified. Foreign Degree equivalent accepted. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, or training.

Position requires travel up to 50% of the time to different project sites as needed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas and Texas. Other domestic sites are possible with future projects.