Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Assist PM in managing utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.

Requirements

• project management
• construction
• renewable
• engineering degree
• 1+ year
• communication

What You Bring

-Commercial Awareness – More than other engineering roles, an Assistant Project Manager must understand and support the commercial awareness to deliver project outcomes on schedule and on budget, while still maintaining its safety. -Experience with project controls for industrial engineering, procurement, and construction -This position requires periodic travel for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits. Employees are expected to be able to make necessary travel arrangements, which may include securing a method of payment for travel-related expenses (e.g., through company booking tools or reimbursement processes) and possession of a valid Driver’s license. -Employee is frequently required to walk in fields and other uneven terrain. The employee is also occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl -Must have some training in project management techniques -Able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently -High standard of integrity and reliability -Communication Skills – Is in regular communication with the multidisciplinary team. They have to be able to outline project deliverables, understand problems and convey effective workarounds to members of the team to ensure the project continues as intended. Also, likely to have direct communication with stakeholders at all levels (including suppliers, management, and project staff), have to be able to understand and adjust to the priorities of each. -Organizational Skills – This is a key requirement for an Assistant Project Manager role. You must be able to prioritize workloads, problems, and the needs of all members of the multidisciplinary team. -Keen Attention to Detail – They must be able to focus on many tasks at once while still maintaining close attention to the details of each. -The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds -General understanding and work experience with construction. Familiarity with utility-scale wind and/or solar construction preferred -Willing to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA -Problem Solving Abilities – They are ultimately responsible for the technical aspects of a project; they must support the effort to find appropriate solutions for problems as they arise. -Decisiveness – Will be required to support those team members to make significant decisions on a routine basis. Must be able to assess and understand the facts involved before reaching an objective decision that the team will be fully accountable for. -At least 1+ years of relevant experience (renewable construction experience preferred but not required) -Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills -Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related physical science (preferred)

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Benefits

-Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship -Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth -Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities -Base and bonus commensurate with experience -Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays -Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match -Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization -Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

About Apex Clean Energy

-Backed by major capital partners like Ares Management and SK Gas, Apex has commercialized billions in wind, solar, and storage projects. -Its portfolio spans utility‑scale wind farms (like the record‑setting Aviator Wind and Great Pathfinder), large solar installations, and emerging green hydrogen ventures. -Apex pioneers capital recycling—selling stakes in completed projects (e.g., Pinnacle II, Great Pathfinder/Mulligan)—to fund fresh developments. -Typical projects include multi‑hundred‑megawatt wind and solar farms under long‑term power purchase agreements with utilities and corporations. -The firm leads in distributed and community solar, and pairs renewables with energy storage and green fuel technologies, such as wind‑powered hydrogen. -A standout fact: it helped develop the first and largest wind‑powered hydrogen plant in the U.S. with Plug Power, targeting decades‑long impact.

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Visa Sponsorship

-apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.