Jobs · Project Management · Arizona

Assistant Project Manager - PreConstruction

AKS Engineering & Forestry · Phoenix, AZ · 4 wk ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time

About the role

As an Assistant Project Manager within our Pre-Construction Services group, you’ll support the planning and development of renewable energy and power generation projects from early-stage feasibility through construction readiness. Projects may include utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage, wind, and other renewable and power generation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers with pre-construction planning and execution for renewable energy and power generation projects.
  • Aid with project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, scopes of work, and development plans.
  • Coordinate with developers, owners, utilities, engineers, EPC contractors, and other project stakeholders.
  • Track project action items, deliverables, decisions, risks, and key milestones.
  • Support site due diligence, permitting, interconnection, constructability, and development activities.
  • Assist with reviewing engineering documents, drawings, specifications, estimates, and project schedules.
  • Help develop bid packages, procurement strategies, and project execution plans.
  • Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication between internal teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Support the transition of projects from pre-construction into construction.
  • Prepare project updates, presentations, reports, and other decision-support materials for clients and leadership.
  • Travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in project management, construction, engineering, energy, or infrastructure.
  • An interest in renewable energy, power generation, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with solar PV, BESS, wind, or other energy projects is preferred but not required.
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project workstreams.
  • Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with project schedules, budgets, spreadsheets, and technical documentation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfortable working with clients, contractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel periodically to project sites and client locations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Skills

  • Basic understanding of construction means and methods.
  • An interest in developing deeper expertise in pre-construction and project delivery.

Benefits

  • Meaningful Growth: Hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development.
  • Real Collaboration: Diverse perspectives working together to solve complex challenges.
  • Respect for Your Time: Generous PTO and supportive environment.
  • Benefits That Care: Health coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more.
  • Weekly Team Lunches: Recharge with your teammates.
  • Culture That Connects: Experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.

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