Assistant Project Manager

Gemma Power Systems•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager works under the direction of the Project Manager and takes on selected responsibilities related to the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a power plant facility. The role assists in managing the EPC contract, owner relations, OEMs, EORs, regulatory requirements, and coordination with subcontractors, labor, landowners, and the community. It also supports resolution of commercial and contractual issues and helps manage project budget, schedule, QA/QC, safety, and reporting. The role is grounded in safety, quality, and ethics. The Assistant Project Manager is expected to communicate effectively, build cohesive teams, and foster a creative and entrepreneurial work environment while keeping safety, quality, cost, and schedule at the forefront. The position is full-time and in-person at a location determined by the assigned project, with an immediate start timing stated in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience with complex EPC projects, emphasizing simple- and combined-cycle thermal power plant projects.
At least 7 years of experience delivering power projects, including managing overall scope and budgets.
Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to negotiate suitable outcomes that mitigate project risks.
Ability to identify potential project-plan delays, develop plans to resolve them, and mitigate impacts to overall project cost and schedule.
Competence with project controls and administration software, including Primavera, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior on-site, full-time company representative, making informed decisions and communicating with the Owner when the Project Manager is absent.
Maintain relationships with the Owner and the Owner's representative throughout the project to ensure contractual obligations are met and the project progresses.
Understand and execute the contract in Gemma's best interest, including compiling monthly reports and leading project review meetings.
Lead, manage, and direct project teams through communication, coordination, and follow-up to meet project goals and ensure scope, schedule, and budget are clearly defined and understood.
Participate in subcontractor, vendor, and labor negotiations, and coordinate subcontract management and timely procurement of field equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, health, permit, and performance standards, including Gemma's QA/QC and EHS policies and procedures.
Oversee construction activities, manage on-site personnel, and support schedule and budget through accurate forecasting in collaboration with Superintendents.
Collaborate with the Project Manager on monthly financial updates, reporting, estimating support, and lessons learned to enable continuous improvement.