Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Clēnera, LLC • Boise, ID

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager independently manages complex coordination, documentation, and financial tracking activities while serving as a key extension of the Project Manager on 2-4 projects. This role proactively identifies risks, drives resolution of issues, and helps ensure successful project execution and smooth turnover to operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in large-scale construction project management, engineering, or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Procore, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Intermediate understanding of solar designs, including the ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Foundational knowledge of manpower and equipment considerations needed to build a project.
• Intermediate understanding of the financial model and the inputs construction and pre-construction own, including how those impact the company.
• Ability to read and analyze the EPC Agreements, including being an active member in negotiations with contractors.
• Mindfully applies foundational project management principles throughout the project lifecycle, including proactively finding ways to improve cost and schedule while maintaining scope.
• Assists in executing the deliverables within our agreements (PPA, LGIA, ESA), permits, and financial agreements with the banks.
• Capable at nurturing new relationships, fostering trust and collaboration for achieving shared goals.
• Ability to manage conflict with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborates with the Project Manager to find a solution when things escalate.
• Ability to lead and manage relationships with global vendors and third parties.
• Increased confidence in independent thinking, allowing for some non-critical decisions to be made without consultation.
• Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in solar and/or energy storage construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction support activities by reviewing design deliverables, monitoring design milestones, coordinating with engineering, legal, and permitting teams, and ensuring project documentation aligns with owner objectives and contractual requirements.
• Actively manage procurement tracking by reviewing submittals for compliance, monitoring procurement schedules, tracking spare parts and long-lead items, and escalating risks that could impact schedule or cost.
• Monitor construction progress against the approved schedule, independently identify delays or risks, and provide clear recommendations to the Project Manager for mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Own the administration and tracking of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and EPC deliverables, ensuring workflows are completed accurately and maintained.
• Support change management by evaluating change order requests, analyzing cost and schedule impacts, and ensuring adherence to company-wide change control processes.
• Take a lead role in financial management activities, including reviewing pay applications, validating invoices, tracking budgets and cost codes, and coordinating with Accounts Payable to support timely and accurate payments.
• Support jobsite safety, quality control, and inspection efforts by reviewing reports, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a central communication hub between the Project Manager, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders, proactively resolving issues and escalating critical concerns when necessary.
• Lead closeout coordination activities by managing punch list tracking, organizing turnover documentation, coordinating final inspections and walkthroughs, and supporting a seamless handoff to Portfolio Operations.
• Collaborate with individual departments, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level