Assistant Project Manager

RRC POWER AND ENERGY•Round Rock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RRC is seeking a talented Assistant Project Manager to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Austin/Round Rock Texas office. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Engineering, Construction or Project Management, required
At least two years of related experience required
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 with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to create processes and identify the need for process improvements
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Teams or related software

Nice To Haves

Must understand and personify RRC’s core values: Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others

Responsibilities

Supports the project manager to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications, and accuracy and efficiency.
Support both business development and project execution
Understands and follows project contracts
Creates and updates project schedules in MS project or other scheduling software
Identifies and manages budget and scope creep
Identifies the need for and creates process procedures, standards and templates when needed
Sets up and manages internal and external kick-off, and interval meetings
Ensures adequate communication across disciplines
Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly
Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project
Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates
Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management
Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project
Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices
Performs other related duties as assigned