Assistant Project Manager(Renewables/Solar ) Chester Project , VA
About The Position
The Associate Project Manager is an entry-level position in Cinterra’s Project Management office. The role assists Project Managers in managing utility-scale solar construction projects from an office location and/or remote project site, with a focus on safety, contracts, schedules, budgets, customer satisfaction, costs, and quality compliance. The position offers the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage utility-scale solar construction projects. Cinterra provides specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to contractors, private industry, and public utilities. The company emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, and workplace safety.
Requirements
- A four-year degree in Renewable Energy, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field, or a high school diploma with two years of solar construction experience.
- Recent college graduate or at least two years of solar construction experience.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey an appropriate level of detail for the audience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- Problem-solving ability, including assessing constraints and developing and implementing solutions.
- Effective time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Experience using project scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar industry tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to work long and/or extended hours, including weekends as needed, and travel frequently.
- Collaborative work style and commitment to completing work.
Nice To Haves
- NFPA 70E certification.
- OSHA training and certifications.
Responsibilities
- Promote safety as a core company value and support the corporate safety program and personnel.
- Assist the Project Manager in preparing project execution plans.
- Support weekly customer project-team check-ins from project handover through the start of construction to verify project status and mobilization dates.
- Assist with planning and scheduling site mobilizations and demobilizations.
- Review and understand project contracts and scopes of work before execution.
- Assist with contract deliverables and submit contract-required documentation to customers for response or approval, tracking it through final execution.
- Assist the Project Manager in preparing change orders.
- Assist in reviewing and reporting on variances and cost to complete.
- Assist with customer schedule reviews, create and track project schedules, monitor milestone dates, and document schedule concerns for the project team and customer.
- Assist Project and Site Managers with recovery schedules as needed.
- Assist the Project Manager with weekly project forecasts.
- Assist the Project Manager in developing risk-mitigation plans.
- Attend project meetings, take minutes, and help prepare summary reports.
- Maintain accurate and adequate project records.
- Perform data entry and develop experimental tracking and reporting tools.
- Provide support to other DSI divisions as needed.
- Complete special assignments and other duties requested by the Project Manager and R-PMO leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
