Assistant Project Manager

Strata Clean Energy; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy in the United States is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support EPC solar and storage projects, overseeing budgets, planning, and reporting to ensure all contractual requirements are met. The role requires coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and site staff; managing submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and project close-out activities.

Candidates should have an engineering degree or equivalent experience, be proficient with Microsoft Office,

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.
• Liaise with Subcontractors, Suppliers, Inspectors, and other job staff to resolve plan/ specification issues.
• Oversee and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information; ensure drawings relate to the estimate.
• Manage the project budget.
• Manage submittals and shop drawings; assess conformance to contract specs; resolve conflicts.
• Negotiate Change Orders; manage changes; obtain and check estimates; resolve conflicts.
• Oversee close-out; prepare final records (RFI's, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, spare parts).
• Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades.
• Develop reports such as General Conditions, labor, safety, Change Order logs, and Quality Control; schedule meetings.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Detail Oriented

Driver's License

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Summary:

The 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 projects.

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.
• Work is performed 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 can require some travel to various site locations or HQ.

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.

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