Assistant Project Manager

Ferrovial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Energy seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Austin, TX to oversee permitting, regulatory compliance, project controls, and delivery for a solar project. The role reports to the Project Manager, with weekly travel to the site and relocation support for candidates outside the Austin area.

The successful candidate will lead permitting strategy, manage regulatory relationships, and coordinate EPC contractor performance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in renewable energy, engineering, construction, or project management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks for renewable energy development.
• Experience developing projects through complex permitting environments.
• Experience interacting with government agencies at local, state, and federal levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee permitting strategy and execution for solar project.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies at local, state, and federal levels.
• Manage documentation for construction activities and project controls.
• Support project delivery and EPC contractor oversight.
• Track milestones, budgets, and regulatory compliance throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Permitting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on two major stock markets: Nasdaq - 100 Index (US) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Our Corporate organization oversees business activities, providing strategic planning, communication, legal, finance and human resources services to the business units. As a member of our corporate organization, you will have a broad view of our company, further supporting your career development. Why Ferrovial? Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference. Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation. Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth. Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health. Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Ferrovial Energy is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee all aspects of the permitting, regulatory compliance, project controls, and project delivery processes required for the construction and operation of an upcoming a solar project. This role reports to the Project Manager, with weekly travel to the project site. Relocation support will be provided for candidates outside of the Austin, TX area that wish to apply. The Assistant Project Manager will lead permitting strategy and execution, manage relationships with regulatory bodies at all levels of government, support project delivery and construction oversight activities, and ensure the project maintains full compliance throughout its lifecycle. Acting as the owner’s representative team, this role will protect the project owner’s interests by coordinating and overseeing the performance of EPC contractor, consultants, and third-party service providers throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities – Project Controls & Cross-Functional Support

• Overall project coordination and delivery management.
• Monitoring and tracking project deliverables, commitments, and obligations across different agreements.
• Supporting the Project Manager in the planning, execution, and delivery of project activities.
• Driving project execution and monitoring progress to ensure timely achievement of project objectives and milestones.
• Track construction milestones and the supervision activities carried out by the Owner’s Engineer.
• Manage all documentation related to construction activities (engineering, QA/QC, inspections).
• Track project contractual obligations and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Track permitting milestones, associated budgets, and document quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the Project Manager on environmental and overall permitting status as needed.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Management

• Manage relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, environmental teams and external consultants, and legal counsel to ensure comprehensive compliance with environmental laws and other regulatory requirements.
• Interact with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the registration and regulatory interconnection process (e.g., County Office, ERCOT, PUCT, NERC, etc.).
• Respond to internal and external environmental and permitting-related inquiries.

Permitting Strategy & Execution

• Lead the development and implementation of permitting strategies for the project, ensuring timely acquisition of all required permits.
• Prepare and submit permit applications, monitor their progress, and address any compliance issues that arise.
• Navigate and lead the permitting process in dynamic regulatory environments.
• Minimize the company’s permitting risk and liability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and guidelines applicable to renewable energy development.
• Demonstrated experience developing projects through complex permitting environments.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies at local, state, and federal levels.
• Experience monitoring compliance and maintaining rigorous documentation through the project lifecycle.
• Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional and culturally diverse team environment.

Professional Qualities

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external agencies.
• Ability to develop and implement effective permitting strategies in complex regulatory environments.
• Skilled at managing multiple workstreams simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Effective negotiator with the ability to build and sustain regulatory relationships.
• Meticulous attention to detail in permit application preparation and compliance documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter with a goal-oriented mindset and flexibility to adapt in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.