Solar Project Assistant PM — Permitting & Compliance

N10 FERROVIAL CORPORACIÓN, S.A.U.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Energy seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee permitting, regulatory compliance, project controls, and delivery for a solar project. Role reports to the Project Manager with weekly travel to the project site in the Austin, TX area.

Relocation support is available for candidates outside Austin. You will lead permitting strategy, manage relationships with regulatory bodies, and ensure lifecycle compliance while coordinating EPC contractors and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy, engineering, construction, project management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and guidelines applicable to renewable energy development.
• Demonstrated experience developing projects through complex permitting environments.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies at local, state, and federal levels.
• Experience monitoring compliance and maintaining rigorous documentation through the project lifecycle.
• Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional and culturally diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Overall project coordination and delivery management.
• Monitoring and tracking project deliverables, commitments, and obligations across different agreements.
• Supporting the Project Manager in the planning, execution, and delivery of project activities.
• Driving project execution and monitoring progress to ensure timely achievement of project objectives and milestones.
• Track construction milestones and the supervision activities carried out by the Owner’s Engineer.
• Manage all documentation related to construction activities (engineering, QA/QC, inspections).
• Track project contractual obligations and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Track permitting milestones, associated budgets, and document quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the Project Manager on environmental and overall permitting status as needed.

Skills

Experience 3-5 years

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Job description

Ferrovial Energy seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee permitting, regulatory compliance, project controls, and delivery for a solar project. Role reports to the Project Manager with weekly travel to the project site in the Austin, TX area.

Relocation support is available for candidates outside Austin. You will lead permitting strategy, manage relationships with regulatory bodies, and ensure lifecycle compliance while coordinating EPC contractors and consultants.