Assistant Project Manager

Are you passionate about the positive impact that renewable energy can make on our economy and environment?

Are you hungry for a work environment that rewards insight, expertise and growth?

Our culture has never been afraid to ask and answer the question, “What if?”

We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Project Manager candidate to contribute to our utility scale solar and battery storage projects throughout the contiguous US. Your experience, creativity and focused work will be critical to our future and your own career trajectory with us. 

THE COMPANY

Established in 2014, Albuquerque based Gridworks is the leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage, with a significant project pipeline throughout the Western U.S. The company is solidly positioned to succeed in the rapid growth of clean energy.

Position: Assistant Project Manager 

Supervisor: Project Manager                   

Classification: Full-time, salaried, exempt (Administrative Exemption) 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: 

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for day to day supporting activities related to their assigned project. This position’s primary focus will be on ensuring adherence to SOPs and usage of ASI’s ERP system for procurement, budget management, subcontractor qualifications and documentation management. Additionally, the Assistant Project Manager will assist the project team during planning, estimating, design, and installation, start-up, commissioning, turnover, and warranty of assigned projects. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are not limited to: 

• Assist Project team in planning and design of various solar PV and energy storage projects. 
• Ensure all project documents and budget-related activities are conducted in ASG’s ERP system. 
• Work with project team to coordinate project installations from contract award through project completion. 
• Assist with site supervision of construction projects through completion, ensuring that projects meet time and budget constraints. 
• Recognize risks that would likely impact the project success through its lifecycle. 
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client safety practices. 

 Gridworks is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

• Proficient in technical aspects of commercial and utility solar PV construction 
• 5 + years of construction experience preferred.  

• 3 + years of solar construction experience preferred. 

• Strong working knowledge of complex electrical systems and components 
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills  
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills  
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, and commitment to producing high quality work product, and ability to multi-task under tight time pressures.  
• Must have valid driver’s license & clean driving record 
• Must be willing to travel 50% – 70%