Assistant Project Manager - Renewable Energy Projects

talisman; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading U.S.-based renewable energy developer is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for solar and battery storage projects. This role involves supporting project execution from design to operational turnover, managing EPC scopes, coordinating with teams, and ensuring project timelines are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in renewable projects, strong communication skills, and be willing to travel for field assignments. Benefits include 401(k), medical insurance, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an Assistant Project Manager role on large-scale solar or renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of contracting procedures and project financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks from pre-construction through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution from design through construction and turnover to operations.
• Assist in managing EPC scopes including budgeting, procurement, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure compliance with project timelines.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and support field engineering and document control.
• Work with site-based construction managers to ensure seamless execution.
• Participate in procurement: bid packages, evaluations, contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with development and legal teams on permitting, interconnection, and contract execution.
• Support handover to asset management after COD.
• Maintain relationships with utilities, landowners, permitting agencies, and power offtakers.
• Oversee initial energization and ensure COD requirements met.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coordination

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

PE or PMP a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Solar & Battery Storage

Position: Assistant Project Manager – Solar & Battery Storage

Type: Full-Time

Location: Project-based (travel depending on project site)

Overview

A leading U.S.-based renewable energy developer is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The company develops, owns, and operates clean energy assets across North America and is backed by a highly experienced leadership team. This is a great opportunity to work on large-scale projects with a collaborative and mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project execution from design through construction and turnover to operations
• Assist in managing EPC scopes including budgeting, procurement, scheduling, change management, and construction oversight
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure compliance with project timelines, contracts, and reporting requirements
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and support field engineering and document control
• Work alongside site-based construction managers to ensure seamless execution
• Participate in procurement processes: bid package prep, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation
• Collaborate with development and legal teams on permitting, interconnection, and contract execution
• Support project handover to asset management upon COD
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders including utilities, landowners, permitting agencies, and power offtakers
• Oversee initial energization and ensure all commercial operation requirements are met

Requirements

• Prior experience in an Assistant Project Manager or similar role on large-scale solar or renewable energy projects
• Knowledge of contracting procedures, EPC agreements, and project financial reporting
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks from pre-construction through commissioning
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel and relocate for field assignments as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project scheduling software
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet physical demands of on-site construction support

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience in utility-scale solar or energy storage
• BS in Engineering or Construction Management; PE or PMP a plus
• Experience with BESS or wind energy projects
• Familiarity with electrical/high‑voltage systems
• Experience using AutoCAD, GIS, and digital file management platforms
• Strong technical writing skills

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance