Assistant Project Manager II (DSP)

EDF power solutions • Columbia, MD

36d • $93,400 - $155,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager or Director - Project Management, the Assistant Project Manager II is responsible for managing all aspects and phases of one or more solar EPC projects and programs. The Assistant Project Manager II is primarily responsible for collaboration with project stakeholders such as owners, utilities, landowners, municipalities, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project partners and internal resources such as engineering and construction professionals. The Assistant Project Manager II will achieve project and corporate goals which are generally described as follows: project schedule, project scope management, cost performance, quality requirements, and safety. The Assistant Project Manager II will foster a cooperative relationship with project partners and internal resources while meeting the company strategic goals and continually messaging the value of the company services to stakeholders. This position has project P&L accountability.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Mech, Civil, Elec preferred), or related discipline required.
• Five to seven years or more progressive experience in construction project engineering or project management, including as an Assistant Project Manager I, Project Engineer III, or Project Superintendent.
• General understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, codes, design/build contracts, and construction means and methods.
• Experience with subcontracting industrial or large commercial electrical work required.
• General understanding of contract language and contract negotiations.
• Understanding of project cost accounting and tracking procedures.
• Ability to create and execute project work plans.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with both internal colleagues and external customers and subcontractors.
• A commitment to a safe working environment.
• Ability to adapt easily and accept changing situations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Detail orientated.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with utility-scale photovoltaic systems of greater than 25 MW preferred.
• Experience in constructing substations and/or solar interconnects into substations preferred.
• Experience with land development and project financial closing requirements.
• Experience with large-scale cut and fill earthwork or landfill construction preferred.
• Previous experience in construction logistics, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the delivery of one or more Company projects, on time, on budget, and in accordance with all applicable health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements; coordinate, and lead the project team consisting of internal resources (i.e., Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Design Engineers, and Project Administrators) and outside partners such as subcontractors, consultants, clients, utilities, development partners; take direct responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, where necessary; secure subcontractors; lead team in vetting, qualifying, referencing, scoping, price negotiation, and contracting with subcontractors; implement and manage project administration, including project meetings, document control, submittals, quality control, construction team planning and documentation, and other close‑out and commissioning of projects.
• Manage budget, expenses, and project schedules using MS Project or P6 Primavera for one or more projects; accurately forecast project costs. Manage subcontractor payments and project billings.
• Implement health and safety program for each project; manage project compliance with health and safety program, including compliance by personnel, subcontractors, customers, and others at the project site; assure continuous compliance by project and subcontractors with requirements of all project contracts, subcontracts, applicable laws, and applicable permits; take primary responsibility for understanding and applying federal, state, and local code and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and manage processes to secure and maintain required approvals from customers, interconnection providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); assure accurate and timely submittals to customers, interconnection providers, and AHJs.
• Report on projects to internal and external colleagues and project stakeholders; manage project details and update project progress on Company project management platform.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager or Director - Project Management.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees