Assistant Project Manager, Construction

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager, Construction role will support the construction team and Senior Project Managers in planning, coordinating, executing, and overseeing solar and battery storage construction projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards. The APM will play a critical role in managing day-to-day project operations, maintaining project documentation, coordinating with EPCs and equipment vendors, budgeting and completing cash management, and ensuring quality projects are placed-in-service and brought to substantial completion.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination and Operations
• Act as the main point of contact on projects of varying size and type
• Transition projects from development complete stage to turnover to asset management team
• Aid in preparation of RFPs and bidding processes
• Aid in contract preparation and negotiation
• Generate schedules as needed using Microsoft Project to assess project timelines
• Maintain project progress and report back to the team
• Maintain organized project files such as contracts, purchase orders, safety plans, RFIs, submittals, QA-QC reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, close-out documentation, etc.
• Prepare internal reports as required
• Maintain internal logs and record keeping as required
• Complete other miscellaneous project documentation, such as EIA reporting, project incentive paperwork, utility and interconnection portal uploads, GATS and PSC registration, insurance and bonding requirements, etc.
• Cook up with EPC and Equipment Vendors
• Meet with the contractor and run/host contractor meetings to determine project status
• Complete site visits at project milestones to review EPC progress
• Support procurement of materials and equipment, including issuing POs and tracking deliveries
• Cook up and coordinate storage and freight for owner-supplied material
• Budget and Cash Management
• Review and oversee all contractor/EPC/and equipment vendor invoices
• Work with accounting to guarantee all invoices are processed and provide information as needed
• Utilize CleanCapital budgeting procedures to analyze project costs and forecast cash management needs
• Negotiate change orders
• Identify potential project cost overage and discuss with Senior Project Managers

Requirements

• Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred.
• Technical Skills and Experience
• 2-3+ years of experience in the following areas:
• Construction Management
• Budgeting, Cost Control, and Invoicing
• Scheduling
• Contract/PO Review and Negotiation
• Must have previous experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager
• Must have previous experience in renewable energy and solar projects
• Proven AI literacy, including understanding AI strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations
• Technical/Program Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project
• Proficient (or familiar with) in Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical drawings
• Pyschosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills
• Must have the ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions
• Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Project management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

Physical Demands

• The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis.

Work Conditions

• If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions.
• If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment.