Assistant Project Manager

Lightsource bp; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Hybrid work

Vacation and sick leave

Annual bonus

Phone reimbursement

Commuter benefit

Lifestyle Savings Account

Job summary

Lightsource bp is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, procurement coordination, and contract supervision for utility-scale solar projects. The role collaborates with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The position offers a hybrid work model (three days in office) and opportunities to interact with engineers, procurement, and finance teams across multiple projects, including potential travel.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Utility-scale solar experience required.
• Additional experience with electrical systems and wiring strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill company quality goals on assigned projects.
• Ensure 100% customer satisfaction on assigned projects.
• Support the design and construction process management for all assigned projects.
• Manage cost and schedule goals through project closeout.
• Create, oversee, and track all schedule aspects from pre-approval to closeout.
• Leverage knowledge of delivery milestones to reduce construction costs.
• Coordinate and process purchase orders, invoices, payments, and draw requests.
• Assist in generating regular reports for management and clients.
• Update internal budgeting and cost expenditure reports.
• Oversee document management for assigned projects.
• Support compliance, safety, and performance on all projects.
• Facilitate communication among consultants, contractors, and third parties, including RFIs, submittals, and reviews.
• Conduct safety and quality site walks.
• Monitor field housekeeping for safety compliance.
• Support oversight of multiple suppliers and contractors.
• Represent the company to customers, permitting agencies, and project personnel.
• Oversee bill of materials, ordering, logistics, and project schedule.
• Maintain familiarity with engineering drawings, interconnection agreements, and PPAs.

Skills

Solar lifecycle

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Austin, San Francisco, or Denver
Work Model: Hybrid - three days per week in office
Travel: Up to 25%

About Lightsource bp

Job description:

Location: Austin, San Francisco, or Denver
Work Model: Hybrid - three days per week in office
Travel: Up to 25%

About Lightsource bp

We are Lightsource bp - and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade, we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager is a key member of the project team, responsible for supporting the planning, procurement coordination, monitoring, and supervision of contracts throughout the engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning process for utility-scale solar projects.

This role may manage external engineers, contractors, and suppliers under the direction of a more senior Project Manager and may support multiple small projects or one large project. The Assistant Project Manager works closely with Project Managers, Directors, and internal design, administration, finance, and supply chain teams to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for fulfilling Company quality goals on assigned projects.
• Responsible for ensuring 100% customer satisfaction on assigned projects.
• Support the management of the system design and construction process for all assigned projects.
• Support the management of cost and schedule goals for assigned projects through project closeout.
• Create, oversee, and track all schedule aspects for assigned projects, from pre-approval through project closeout, to help ensure on-time delivery.
• Leverage knowledge of system delivery milestones to capture reduced construction costs wherever possible.
• Coordinate and process purchase orders, invoices, payment applications, and draw requests.
• Assist in the generation of regular reporting to internal management teams and external clients.
• Update internal budgeting and cost expenditure reports.
• Oversee document management for assigned projects.
• Support compliance, safety, and performance on all assigned projects.
• Facilitate communication between consultants, contractors, and third parties for interrelated scopes and necessary coordination, including RFIs, submittals, and engineering review.
• Conduct safety and quality site walks.
• Monitor field housekeeping activities for compliance with job safety requirements and standards.
• Support oversight of multiple suppliers, consultants, contractors, and temporary leased installation labor.
• Serve as a corporate representative to the customer, permitting agencies, contractors, and other project personnel.
• Oversee bill of materials, material ordering, logistics, and project schedule.
• Maintain familiarity with engineering drawing sets, project scopes of work, interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong familiarity with the utility-scale solar project lifecycle, engineering, equipment, construction means and methods, and key stakeholders.
• Computer savvy, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); MS Project is required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as external customers and vendors.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Organizational skills to manage time effectively, prioritize work, and handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently, often on short notice.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Utility-scale solar experience required.
• Additional experience with electrical systems and wiring strongly preferred.

Experience

• Strong technical, supervisory, and project management skills based on construction industry experience.
• HV substation and/or general contracting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully procure, monitor, and assess subcontracted construction functions such as electrical contractors and commercial roofers.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $110,000 to $130,000 annually plus a 15% annual bonus.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for U.S. team members starts on your first day of employment.
• Retention bonuses.
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually, plus 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Hybrid working environment with three days per week in office.
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
• Lifestyle Savings Account and more.

Why You’ll Want to Work with Us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow - a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity around the world.

Our core values - Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive - guide everything we do. Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible, and meaningful low-carbon energy projects.

Why You’ll Want to Stay with Us

At Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and preparing you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting career here.

In today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential. We proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can confidently shape a brighter future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.