Scope of Position:
About Us:
EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.
From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Benefits & Perks:
EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:
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Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
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Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
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Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.
We are also proud to offer:
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Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
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Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
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Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.
Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $84,700 to $141,100 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $101,610 to $120,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.
Scope of Job: Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager or Associate Director - Project Management, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects and phases of one or more solar EPC projects and programs. The Assistant Project Manager is primarily responsible for collaboration with project stakeholders such as owners, utilities, landowners, municipalities, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project partners and internal resources such as engineering and construction professionals. The Assistant Project Manager will achieve project and corporate goals which are generally described as follows: project schedule, project scope management, cost performance, quality requirements, and safety. The Assistant Project Manager will foster a cooperative relationship with project partners and internal resources while meeting the company strategic goals and continually messaging the value of the company services to stakeholders. This position has project P&L accountability.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the delivery of one or more Company projects, on time, on budget, and in accordance with all applicable health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements; coordinate, and lead the project team consisting of internal resources (i.e., Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Design Engineers, and Project Administrators) and outside partners such as subcontractors, consultants, clients, utilities, development partners; take direct responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, where necessary; secure subcontractors; lead team in vetting, qualifying, referencing, scoping, price negotiation, and contracting with subcontractors; implement and manage project administration, including project meetings, document control, submittals, quality control, construction team planning and documentation, and other close‑out and commissioning of projects.
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Manage budget, expenses, and project schedules using MS Project or P6 Primavera for one or more projects; accurately forecast project costs. Manage subcontractor payments and project billings.
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Implement health and safety program for each project; manage project compliance with health and safety program, including compliance by personnel, subcontractors, customers, and others at the project site; assure continuous compliance by project and subcontractors with requirements of all project contracts, subcontracts, applicable laws, and applicable permits; take primary responsibility for understanding and applying federal, state, and local code and regulatory requirements.
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Implement and manage processes to secure and maintain required approvals from customers, interconnection providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); assure accurate and timely submittals to customers, interconnection providers, and AHJs.
- Report on projects to internal and external colleagues and project stakeholders; manage project details and update project progress on Company project management platform.
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Other duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager or Associate Director - Project Management.
Supervision of Others: Provide team leadership (nonsupervisory) of project staff, including Project Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, and Project Administrators, as well as oversight of external project subcontractors and vendors.
Working Conditions: Work time will be spent both at project sites (outdoor construction sites) and in an office environment, with use of computers, telephone, and other office equipment. Frequent travel is required to project sites which is expected to be approximately 25% of overall work time. Travel may also be required to Company offices, client sites, and various meetings/conferences.
Fiscal Responsibilities: Project profit and loss accountability.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
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BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Mech, Civil, Elec preferred), or related discipline required.
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Three to five years or more progressive experience in construction project engineering or project management, including as a Project Engineer, or Project Superintendent.
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General understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, codes, design/build contracts, and construction means and methods.
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Experience with commercial photovoltaic systems of greater than 1 MW preferred.
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Experience with land development and project financial closing requirements.
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Experience with large-scale cut and fill earthwork or landfill construction preferred.
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Experience with subcontracting industrial or large commercial electrical work required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
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General understanding of contract language and contract negotiations.
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Understanding of project cost accounting and tracking procedures.
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Ability to create and execute project work plans.
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Good organizational and time management skills.
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Ability to work with both internal colleagues and external customers and subcontractors.
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Previous experience in construction logistics, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting preferred.
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A commitment to a safe working environment.
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Ability to adapt easily and accept changing situations.
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
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Detail orientated.
Physical Requirements: Frequent travel to various North American project sites having varying terrain and weather conditions. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
