Assistant Project Manager

Strata Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical/dental/vision insurance plans

PTO

401K with a company matching portion

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support budgets, planning, and reporting for utility-scale solar and storage projects. This role requires some travel to project sites (approximately 30%) with EPC projects in VA, NC, and SC.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and project stakeholders to ensure all elements meet contract requirements and schedules, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or 1-3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in an EPC business.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate, and assess information necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified by the contract documents.
• Acting as liaison with Subcontractors, Suppliers, Inspectors, and other job staff in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
• Overseeing and making decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information; ensuring drawings relate to the estimate.
• Managing the project budget.
• Managing submittals and shop drawings; resolving conflicts in interpretation.
• Negotiating Change Orders; preparing independent analyses and estimates from subcontractors.
• Overseeing the close-out process and preparing final records (RFI's, warranties, O&Ms, etc.).
• Developing reports and coordinating trade meetings.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Detail Oriented

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Adobe Acrobat

Foxit

Databases

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Adobe Acrobat

Foxit

Databases

Job description

At Strata Clean Energy, our Assistant Project Manager (APM) works closely with all project stakeholders and is responsible for managing the project's budget , planning, and reporting to ensure every element meets technical requirements for our utility-scale solar and/or BESS construction projects. This position supports the Project Manager. This role will require some travel to project site locations (30% on average); current EPC projects are in VA, NC, and SC.

Summary

We're leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We're leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you'll join us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate, and assess information necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified by the contract documents.
• Acting as liaison with Subcontractors, Suppliers, Inspectors, and other job staff in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
• Overseeing and making decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensuring that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
• Managing the project budget.
• Managing submittals and shop drawings. Assessing conformance to contract specifications. Resolving any conflicts in interpretation.
• Negotiating Change Orders. Managing information on changes in the Work; preparing an independent analysis, as required; obtaining and checking estimates for the changes from the subcontractor; and resolving any conflicts.
• Overseeing the close-out process. Preparing final records for the project, such as Requests for Information (RFI's), close-out records, warranties, as-builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluating information to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Preparing Scope of Work documents for trades.
• Developing reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, Change Order logs, and Quality Control.
  Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings, and submittal review meetings.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Engineering degree or 1-3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in an EPC business. Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Skills

• Communication - Clear written and verbal interactions with others in the workplace. The ability to articulate plans, directions and schedules is important in strong communication skills
• Problem Solving - Identifying inefficient areas and resolving those issues quickly and effectively.
• Time Management - and exercising control of time spent on specific activities.
• Detail Oriented - analyzes complex plans, procedures, and ensures all details are covered throughout the planning and execution stages.
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft office suite, ERP's, Adobe, Foxit, databases

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Unrestricted Driver's License.
• This is a project-based role and will require some travel to project site locations (30% on average).

Perks and Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• PTO
• 401K with a company matching portion

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we're here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you're part of something big. We're leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.