Assistant Project Manager

Socket.dev; Round Rock (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching (Canada)

401k matching (US)

Job summary

RRC Power and Energy - Round Rock is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project managers, develop schedules, monitor budgets, and ensure contract compliance across energy projects in the U.S. and Canada.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, track progress, and prepare performance reports. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the project manager to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications, and accuracy and efficiency.
• Understands and follows project contracts
• Creates and updates project schedules in MS project or other scheduling software
• Identifies and manages budget and scope creep
• Identifies the need for and creates process procedures, standards and templates when needed
• Sets up and manages internal and external kick-off, and interval meetings
• Ensures adequate communication across disciplines
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating 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 federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Project management

MS Project

Budgeting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Teams

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Round Rock Headquarters RRC Power and Energy - Round Rock, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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 VALUES

Must understand and personify RRC’s core values:

• Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations
• Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members
• Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Above 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 others

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the project manager to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications, and accuracy and efficiency.
• Understands and follows project contracts
• Creates and updates project schedules in MS project or other scheduling software
• Identifies and manages budget and scope creep
• Identifies the need for and creates process procedures, standards and templates when needed
• Sets up and manages internal and external kick-off, and interval meetings
• Ensures adequate communication across disciplines
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating 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 federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Engineering, Construction or Project Management, required
• At least two years of related experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to create processes and identify the need for process improvements
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Teams or related software

BENEFITS

RRC 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 insurance
• 401k matching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
• RRSP 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.