Associate Project Manager, Construction
About The Position
Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, focused on developing, building, owning and operating sustainable, high return community-scale solar PV systems, large scale energy storage applications and 21st century solutions for the redevelopment of underutilized property. Encore is a dynamic, high-growth, team-oriented, entrepreneurial company. We are a group of colleagues committed to the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit, and are willing to take on responsibilities outside of our comfort zone. We hope you are too! The Associate Project Manager – Construction will fill a key role in our expanding, full-service community-scale renewable energy services organization. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with managing and overseeing various project activities, from project development through design and construction. These responsibilities will include scheduling, quality control, regulatory compliance, and project coordination. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and external contractors, you will help ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The position will report to the Vice President of Construction and bring a number of responsibilities outlined below to support the firm's practice.
Requirements
- Entry level position with 0-2 years of construction and/or renewable energy project development/management experience;
- Associates or Bachelor of Science degree in a technical or business management focus or equal. A 2-Year technical degree, or electrician license, with 3 years of experience to be considered;
- Organizational skills needed to independently manage tasks, projects and/or deliverables from assignment to completion;
- Strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable engaging with team members, subcontractors, landowners, construction firms, racking vendors, etc.;
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, familiarity with project management software;
- Ability to travel overnight (up to or perhaps exceeding 20% of work time);
- Ability to demonstrate evidence of clean driving record;
- Interest / ability to help manage Encore’s drone assets;
- Self-motivated and well organized with proven ability to perform at a high level with limited direct oversight and management;
- Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
- A high degree of emotional intelligence;
- Ability to anticipate project challenges, assess risks, and offer practical solutions;
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of electrical, civil, and mechanical systems related to solar construction, including familiarity with solar design software or tools (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD) is a plus;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with project teams, clients, and subcontractors. Ability to coordinate and manage information flow between all project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily management and coordination of solar construction projects, working with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure project timelines, budgets, and specifications are met;
- Help develop and manage project schedules, track milestones, and resolve any delays or obstacles.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources;
- Support on-site project management by monitoring work quality, adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with local regulations.
- Conduct site visits on key milestones and provide updates to team members;
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, material submittals, and testing and commission materials.
- Support in the preparation of status reports for stakeholders;
- Identify potential project risks or challenges and proactively work with the team to develop mitigation strategies.
- Support the resolution of on-site issues that may impact project delivery;
- Assist with communication between internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth project execution and alignment of project objectives;
- Interface with local and state authorities in seeking or supporting approvals and required documentation for project permits;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Complete, high quality medical benefits that include flex time options for child and family care and extended parental leave
- 100% of health-care premiums funded by Encore
- Work-life balance with flexible work schedules (remote work opportunities) and attractive paid-time off policy
- 11 paid holidays (includes 1 floating holiday of employee’s choice)
- One paid volunteer day each fiscal quarter
- 401k profit sharing
- Employee equity participation program
- Continuing education and tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
