Assistant Project Manager, Renewables Division

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Renewables Division to support a senior project manager on multi-service projects and to manage smaller initiatives.

You will help with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client engagement to ensure timely, on-budget delivery. The role emphasizes stakeholder coordination, team leadership, and disciplined project controls, with a focus on acquiring and maintaining client trust while supporting proposal

Qualifications

• Support the overall project manager or take full accountability for small/single-service projects.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, internal and external.
• Coordinate and manage project teams for effective communication.
• Develop and implement project plans with timelines and resources.
• Oversee work to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractuals.
• Monitor health and manage changes including scope creep.
• Ensure timely invoicing and AR collection.
• Prepare proposals for single- and multi-service projects.
• Review proposals and pricing strategy with service leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a senior project manager on complex projects and manage small projects.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and coordinate project teams.
• Develop plans with milestones, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and quality against requirements.
• Lead meetings and document minutes and action items.
• Assist in preparing proposals and coordinating contracting processes.

Skills

2-4 years of experience in a project协调

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

PM software proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

PM principles & methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CAPM or related certification

Job description

Assistant Project Manager, Renewables Division

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Contacts / Direction

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

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
• 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

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving‑back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

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.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award‑winning projects nationwide.

Application Deadline

The anticipated deadline to apply for this position is 11/26/2026. If business needs require additional time to identify qualified candidates, the application period may be extended and the posting will be updated accordingly.

Salary Description

$65,000-85,000

Benefits

Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law.