Assistant Project Manager, Renewables Division

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for their Renewables Division. In this role, you will provide support to experienced project managers on multi-service projects and oversee small projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and timely execution.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of project coordination experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a project coordinator or similar role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support overall project manager or take full accountability for small projects.
• Coordinate and manage project teams for effective collaboration.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Proficiency in project management software and tools

Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

2-4 years of experience in a project coordinator or similar role

Professional licensure in a technical field, CAPM, or related certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Assistant Project Manager, Renewables Division

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Assistant Project Manager will provide support to an experienced project manager on complex and/or multi-service projects. They will also be responsible for project management of small and/or single-service projects and support a service lead on small and/or single-service projects. The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in stakeholder relationships, team management, project planning and monitoring, oversight of project work and deliverables, managing uncertainty and change, and timely invoicing and AR collection.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the overall project manager or take full accountability for small/single-service projects.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Oversee project work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project health and take corrective action as needed.
• Manage uncertainty and change, including scope creep and change orders.
• Ensure timely invoicing and collection of accounts receivable.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of proposals for single- and multi-service projects.
• Collaborate with service leadership and client managers in reviewing proposal and pricing strategy.
• Manage the contracting process, including term negotiation led by others.
• Facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes and action logs.
• Represent the organization in communications related to assigned projects.
• Assigned projects and tasks by a Project Manager or Client Manager.
• May receive guidance for correcting project performance concerns.
• Receive frequent guidance related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receive supervision and guidance on unusual conditions and developments.
• Independent management and prioritization of tasks and projects required.
• Close collaboration with project managers, project teams, and project assistants, and division administrative coordinator.

Success Measures

• Budget compliance, including minimizing WIP, write-offs & aged AR
• Timeliness
• Degree of customer satisfaction
• Degree of team satisfaction
• Winning repeat work

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 2-4 years of experience in a project coordinator or similar role
• Professional licensure in a technical field, CAPM, or related certification
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex and/or multi-service projects
• Familiarity with multiple service and multiple office environments
• Previous experience mentoring and supporting junior project staff
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and tools

Job Details

Location: Office based (in a Westwood office)

Lifting / Moving / Standing: typical for a non-physical, office-based role

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: None

Travel: Little to no travel expected

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary

$65,000-85,000