Project Manager - Power Market

Role Overview

The Junior Project Manager will assist senior project managers in steering power and renewable energy infrastructure projects through complex regulatory, environmental, and land-use permitting processes. You will serve as a liaison between engineering teams, external environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies, ensuring all project activities are executed in compliance with relevant laws and regulatory conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Agency Coordination: Participate in consultations with regulatory bodies (e.g., BLM, USFWS, state utility commissions, local planning and zoning) and assist in organizing stakeholder meetings and public hearings.
• Project Administration: Maintain permit and compliance matrices, track project schedules, assist with budget forecasting, and process subcontractor invoices.
• Reporting: Support the preparation and quality control of technical reports, compliance logs, and data summaries for senior review and agency submission.
• Maintain SharePoint sites and coordinate/maintain Power BI sites.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, environmental consulting, or power/utility infrastructure.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of federal frameworks like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or state/local land use and zoning laws.
• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain meticulous documentation.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with clients and drafting clear technical documents.
• 1-2 years of Power utilities or renewable industry experience
• Desired Qualifications: Strong desire to acquire their Project Management Professional certificate within the next 2 years
• Advanced knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Excel, MS Word and Powerpoint
• Ability to work in the field for full days for collecting data using portable computer equipment
• Health and Safety aware and committed to safe work practices
• Ability to quickly progress through Kleinfelder's project manager qualification system
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or within a group
• Previous experience mentoring and training junior staff
• Previous experience in supporting business development activities
• Ability to travel as needed locally or out of town travel (up to 20% of the time)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must complete the project manager qualification card as part of PMQS.