Assistant Project Manager

Paycom - ATS; Round Rock (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching (Canada)

Job summary

RRC Companies is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help advance energy projects in the U.S. and Canada, with opportunities to work remotely or from any official office location.

The role supports project managers, coordinates schedules, manages budgets, and ensures compliance with regulations and standards. You will collaborate across disciplines, prepare cost estimates, conduct risk assessments, and facilitate kickoff and progress meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience coordinating projects across multiple disciplines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Supports the project manager to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications and accuracy.
• Understands and follows project contracts.
• Creates and updates project schedules in MS Project or other scheduling software.
• Identifies and manages budget and scope creep.
• Sets up and manages internal and external kickoff, and interval meetings.
• Ensures adequate communication across disciplines.
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
• Conducts cost analysis; estimates expected costs for the project.
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management.
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

RRC is seeking a talented Assistant Project Manager to help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from both remote work locations and any one of our U.S. or Canadian office locations. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.RRC CORE VALUESMust understand and personify RRC’s core values:Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectationsEmployee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team membersQuality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneouslyAbove and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist othersESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupports the project manager to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications, and accuracy and efficiency.Understands and follows project contractsCreates and updates project schedules in MS project or other scheduling softwareIdentifies and manages budget and scope creepIdentifies the need for and creates process procedures, standards and templates when neededSets up and manages internal and external kick-off, and interval meetingsEnsures adequate communication across disciplinesOutlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordinglyConducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the projectPrepares and implements a budget based on estimatesConducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to managementAddresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the projectEnsures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practicesPerforms other related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Engineering, Construction or Project Management, requiredAt least two years of related experience requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong leadership skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAbility to create processes and identify the need for process improvementsThorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developedProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Teams or related softwareBENEFITSRRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.Health, dental, and vision insurance401k matchingBonus eligibilityTuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuitsRRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)RRC thanks you for your interest in joining RRC. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Visit our website www.RRCcompanies.com for more information.No recruiters or staffing firms please.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.RRC Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources or the recruitment contact listed in this posting.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.