Assistant Project Manager (Greater Chicagoland)

Solar Landscape • Contract • Chicago, Illinois • 1w ago

Solar Landscape is changing the way America goes solar.

We are advancing energy equity, making carbon-free energy accessible to all people. We invest into historically underinvested communities.

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Like, really fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.

We are currently looking to fill the position of Assistant Project Manager.

The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Management team with of all aspects of solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, construction management, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc.

Responsibilities

- Assist with planning, budgeting, management, and completion of PV projects
- Coordinate design and permitting activities with engineering team and local authorities
- Follow Solar Landscape Safety and Quality standards and make sure others are adhering to policies.
- Provide input on construction schedules for assigned projects
- Solicit, negotiate, and execute subcontracts and purchase orders with timely delivery to support the project schedule
- Schedule and manage deliveries of materials and equipment.  Maintain accurate receiving records and provide timely follow up to missing items, damaged goods, backorders, etc.
- Assist with planning and execution of self-performed work and managing labor crews and subcontractors. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production
- Help complete all job closeout procedures including AHJ inspections, interconnection, testing, documentation, Owner’s Engineer revies, Independent Engineer reviews
- Build a trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments

Qualifications

- Engineering or Construction Management Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Competent with MS Office suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), Microsoft Project
- Understanding of rooftop, ground-mount, and carport commercial PV construction means and methods
- Knowledge of behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections
- Organization and communication skills
- Detail-oriented, self-starter
- Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification
- Valid Driver’s License, must be willing to travel to various job sites
- Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

$65,000 - $75,000 a year