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Encore Renewable Energy · 3 weeks ago

Associate Project Manager, Construction

Burlington, VT

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

0+ years exp

Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company focused on developing and operating sustainable solar PV systems. The Associate Project Manager – Construction will assist in managing solar construction projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while coordinating with various stakeholders.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy

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

Qualification

Construction coordinationRegulatory complianceProject managementMS Office SuiteSolar design softwareCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationEmotional intelligenceProblem-solving

Required

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

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

Preferred

Basic understanding of electrical, civil, and mechanical systems related to solar construction, including familiarity with solar design software or tools (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD)