Assistant Project Manager

RRC POWER AND ENERGY•Round Rock, TX

17d

About The Position

RRC Power and Energy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support energy projects, particularly renewable energy projects, throughout the United States and Canada. The role may be performed from remote work locations or any of RRC’s U.S. or Canadian offices. The Assistant Project Manager supports project managers in completing assigned projects on time, within specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency. The role requires understanding and following project contracts, coordinating project schedules, budgets, scope, meetings, communications, and risks, and helping ensure compliance with applicable requirements. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm founded in 2007. The company emphasizes client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and taking initiative to assist others. RRC is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, which may include Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.
At least two years of related experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to create processes and identify the need for process improvements.
Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn about, the project or product being developed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Teams or related software.
Understand and personify RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Responsibilities

Support project managers in completing assigned projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
Understand and follow project contracts.
Create and update project schedules using MS Project or other scheduling software.
Identify and manage budget and scope creep.
Identify the need for and create process procedures, standards, and templates.
Set up and manage internal and external kick-off and interval meetings.
Ensure adequate communication across disciplines.
Outline project tasks and delegate them accordingly.
Conduct cost analysis and estimate expected project costs.
Prepare and implement budgets based on estimates.
Conduct risk assessments and report identified risks to management.
Address questions, concerns, and complaints throughout the project.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.