Assistant Project Manager

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

RRC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support energy projects, particularly renewable energy, across the United States and Canada. The role may be performed remotely or from a U.S. or Canadian office location. The Assistant Project Manager supports project managers in delivering assigned projects on time, within specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency. The position requires understanding project contracts, coordinating work across disciplines, managing schedules, scope, and budgets, and helping ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm founded in 2007. The company emphasizes client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. Candidates should demonstrate clear communication, collaboration, initiative, sound organization, and the ability to deliver quality results across multiple projects. This is a full-time position. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits to full-time employees. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. RRC is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Employment eligibility verification is required upon hire.

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.
Ability to understand and personify RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Responsibilities

Support the project manager 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 when process procedures, standards, and templates are needed and create them.
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.