Assistant Project Manager

About the role

For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry, and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is matched by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions.

The Associate Project Manager is an entry-level position in the Cinterra Project Management office. The primary responsibility is assisting the Project Manager as directed to manage projects from an office location and/or remote project site, focusing on safety, contract, schedule, budget, customer satisfaction, costs, and quality compliance. This role offers the opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills required to manage utility-scale solar construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate safety as a core value throughout the company, supporting the corporate safety program and personnel.
• Assist Project Manager with the preparation of project execution plans.
• From handover of project from business development through start of construction, assist Project Manager on weekly check-ins with the customer project team to verify and confirm project status and mobilization dates.
• Assist with planning and scheduling of site mobilizations and de-mobilizations.
• Review and understand contracts and scope of work for assigned projects prior to project execution.
• Assist Project Manager with contract deliverables, ensuring they are provided to the customer on time.
• Submit contract-required documentation to the customer for response/approval, tracking through final execution.
• Assist Project Manager with the preparation of creating change orders.
• Assist Project Manager in reviewing and reporting on variances and cost to complete.
• Assist Project Manager with customer schedule review, create project schedule, track project schedule to ensure milestone dates are achieved, and document any schedule concerns to the project team and customer.
• Assist Project and Site Managers with the creation of recovery schedules as required.
• Assist Project Manager in weekly project forecasting.
• Assist Project Manager in developing plans for risk mitigation.
• Attend project meetings, take minutes, and assist Project Manager with preparation of summary reports.
• Ensure that all project records are accurate and adequately maintained.
• Data entry and development of experimental tracking and reporting tools.
• Provide support and assistance to other DSI divisions as needed.
• Handle special assignments and other duties as requested by the Project Manager and R-PMO leadership.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Renewable Energy, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field OR High School Diploma with 2 years of solar construction experience.
• Recent college graduate OR a minimum of 2 years of solar construction experience.
• Excellent and effective communication skills, with the ability to convey the appropriate amount of detail for the required audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Problem-solver who can assess constraints and conceptualize and implement solutions.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Experience using project scheduling software such as MS-Project, Primavera P6, or other related industry scheduling tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
• NFPA 70E Certification (preferred).
• Familiar with OSHA regulations (required); OSHA training and certifications (preferred).
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work long and/or extended hours, including weekends as needed, with the ability to travel frequently.
• Collaborative work style and commitment to getting the job done.

Physical Requirements

• May be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and telephone, along with other general office equipment.
• Close vision abilities required due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs may be required.
• Reaching overhead or below.
• Work environment may include moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phones, printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.