Assistant Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Veritas Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Baltimore. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on renewable energy projects, focusing on solar and battery storage. You will be responsible for overseeing project documentation, supporting senior management, and ensuring effective communication between teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction management, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary and a supportive workplace culture, this position promises excellent career growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of experience in construction management or solar.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation and administrative functions on solar construction projects.
• Support project management team in ensuring project compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Summary

Due to continued company growth, this Assistant Project Manager opportunity is a newly created position within a leading renewable energy developer and owner operator of commercial solar and battery storage assets. Based in the company’s Baltimore regional corporate office located in the Locust Point, the Assistant Project Manager will join an experienced team of professionals to help facilitate project construction across all project stages from pre-construction to commissioning and will offer a base salary compensation in the $90,000 to $100,000 range plus 15% annual bonus and full benefits and excellent career mobility. Ideal candidates will have one or more years of relative project management or construction experience, exposure to solar or renewable energy, strong communication skills, with high career motivation. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a team environment within the Baltimore, MD office 4 days a week.

Job Description

• Responsible for the overall documentation and administrative functions on renewable energy commercial solar construction project.
• Support and assist the VP of Construction and senior Project Management team to manage the flow of information between the field and office to ensure that each project is constructed in accordance with the contract documents.
• Plan, execute, monitor, control and close out and complete turn-key PV and battery storage projects and portfolios of high complexity and corresponding challenges.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clear, accurate and timely communications to management and key stakeholders including documenting vendor meetings.
• Creating and tracking Request for Information (RFI’s). Read contract agreements and develop a detailed understanding of the requirements.
• Ensure that the project team works to fulfill all contract requirements and minimize the potential for disputes and conflict.
• Develop a schedule and manage the activities for material procurement with the Procurement team. Creating and tracking Equipment and Material Submittals.
• Preparing documents for project closeout and handoff to Asset Management.
• Maintain and manage project files.

Job Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of experience in construction management, electrical installation and/or solar.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Excels in a high-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Problem solving and researching skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in Baltimore, MD office 4 days a week.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Administrative, and Analyst

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy, Construction, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution