Assistant Project Manager

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

RRC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support energy projects across the United States and Canada. The role may be performed remotely or from any RRC office location in the U.S. or Canada. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, and describes its culture as valuing employees and contributing to meaningful projects. The Assistant Project Manager supports project managers in delivering assigned projects on time, within specifications, and accurately and efficiently. The position involves project scheduling, scope and budget oversight, estimating, communication and coordination across disciplines, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements. The successful candidate is expected to embody RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees. The company states that it is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout recruitment and assessment.

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 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 when process procedures, standards, and templates are needed and create them.
Set up and manage internal and external kickoff and interval meetings.
Ensure adequate communication across disciplines.
Outline project tasks and delegate them accordingly.
Conduct cost analyses 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.