Assistant Project Manager

Ferrovial; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

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

As part of the Owner’s Representative team, you will lead permitting strategy, manage relationships with government agencies, support construction oversight, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy, engineering, construction, or project management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to renewable energy development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing project activities from development through construction and close-out.
• Drive project execution by tracking schedules, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and coordination among contractors, consultants, and Owner's Engineer teams.
• Manage project documentation including permitting, QA/QC, and construction records.
• Monitor permitting, environmental, interconnection milestones, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Support budget monitoring, change orders, and cost control activities.
• Support reporting and management reporting to ensure delivery of project objectives.
• Manage permitting and regulatory requirements and maintain relationships with authorities at local, state, and federal levels.

Skills

Permitting

Regulatory

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

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. The Energy business unit is created with the objective of promoting the transition to a more sustainable and clean economy. We are present in Ferrovial core markets, and our focus is to provide innovative solutions for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructures. We also offer energy efficiency solutions for both, public and private clients.

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 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. As part of 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 Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing project activities from development through construction and close-out.
• Drive project execution by tracking schedules, milestones, consultants, contractual obligations, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate project meetings, site visits, contractors, consultants, Owner's Engineer activities (engineering and construction supervision), and follow-up actions to ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation, including engineering, QA/QC, permitting, inspection, and construction records.
• Monitor permitting, environmental, and interconnection milestones, and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support budget monitoring, change order tracking, and cost control activities associated with project execution and permitting efforts.
• Support cross-functional activities required to achieve key project milestones and objectives such us financing, land matters, etc.
• Support reporting, project controls, and management reporting activities to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
• Permitting, Regulatory & Stakeholder Management Manage the project's permitting and regulatory requirements, ensuring the timely acquisition and maintenance of all permits and approvals required for construction and operation, while mitigating compliance and permitting risks.
• Support relationships with project stakeholders, including local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and authorities, fostering effective collaboration and timely resolution of inquiries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, internal teams, external consultants, and legal counsel to ensure compliance with environmental, permitting, interconnection (ERCOT, PUCT, NERC, EIA), and other regulatory requirements.

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.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

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.