Assistant Project Manager, Renewables Division

Assistant Project Manager, Renewables Division

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

The Assistant Project Manager will provide support to an experienced project manager on complex and/or multi-service projects. They will also be responsible for project management of small and/or single-service projects and support a service lead on small and/or single-service projects. The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in stakeholder relationships, team management, project planning and monitoring, oversight of project work and deliverables, managing uncertainty and change, and timely invoicing and AR collection.

• Support the overall project manager or take full accountability for small/single-service projects.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Oversee project work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project health and take corrective action as needed.
• Manage uncertainty and change, including scope creep and change orders.
• Ensure timely invoicing and collection of accounts receivable.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of proposals for single- and multi-service projects.
• Collaborate with service leadership and client managers in reviewing proposal and pricing strategy.
• Manage the contracting process, including term negotiation led by others.
• Facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes and action logs.
• Represent the organization in communications related to assigned projects.

• Assigned projects and tasks by a Project Manager or Client Manager.
• May receive guidance for correcting project performance concerns.
• Receive frequent guidance related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receive supervision and guidance on unusual conditions and developments.
• Independent management and prioritization of tasks and projects required.
• Close collaboration with project managers, project teams, and project assistants, and division administrative coordinator.

• None

• Budget compliance, including minimizing WIP, write-offs & aged AR
• Timeliness
• Degree of customer satisfaction
• Degree of team satisfaction
• Winning repeat work

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 2-4 years of experience in a project coordinator or similar role
• Professional licensure in a technical field, CAPM, or related certification
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies

• Experience in managing complex and/or multi-service projects
• Familiarity with multiple service and multiple office environments
• Previous experience mentoring and supporting junior project staff
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and tools

• Location = Office based (in a Westwood office)
• Lifting / Moving / Standing = typical for a non-physical, office-based role
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required = None
• Travel = Little to no travel expected

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

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