The SE1 Assistant Project Manager are responsible for assisting the Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of the Solar project. They assist in supervising all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews Design Documents, identifies key Subcontractors, investigates site, analyzes labor markets, identifies long-lead items, develops Bid Packages, develops schedules, develops site utilization plan, conducts pre-bid conferences
- Manages project financial responsibilities and develops PFR, maintains PFR, develops LCR, maintains LCR
- Sets up Project Schedule of Values, approves miscellaneous job expenditures, prepares monthly Owner Requisitions, manages change order process, administers owner purchase program, manages project assets, and enforces company bonding and insurance policies
- Complies with contract requirements, coordinates with corporate scheduling, prepares and distributes detailed Project Schedules, prepares resource-loaded Schedules, and develops Look-Ahead Schedule
- Mentors, provide direction to the staff, disseminates company policy/information, and promotes employee morale
- Administers document control, RFI process, critical items list, monthly reports and prepares correspondence
- Conducts trade pre-construction meetings, coordinates subcontractors and vendors, coordinates permit inspections, maintains subcontractor relationships, manages Loss Control (Safety) Program
- Manages project closeout and post-construction services, obtains Certificate of Occupancy and other government approvals, submits “As-Built” Drawings, submits Operation Manuals, completes Punch List, coordinates Owner move-in and start-up, obtains and delivers warranties
- Participates in company-sponsored events participates in Task Team Committees, and participates in industry-related organizations
- Participates in training programs, participates in continuing education programs, participates in seminars and conferences
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in the Solar Construction industry with a general contractor
- Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments, and other team members
- ERP experience and experience is a plus
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- At least 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in the solar construction industry with a general contractor
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with construction project management applications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interfacing with owners, architects/engineers, building departments, subcontractors, and team members
- ERP experience
What We Do
SunEnergy1 is a vertically integrated solar developer and EPC company that controls all stages of solar projects in-house, from land acquisition and permitting to design and commissioning. Based in North Carolina, the company has a strong track record of delivering large-scale projects, having built over 50 utility-scale installations and developed over 5,000 MW in PJM, establishing themselves as leaders in solar commercial development.
