Assistant Project Manager, Solar PV & BESS

** Short Description*
* Bowman has an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager, Solar PV & BESS to join our team remotely.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

** Purpose*
* Assist in the application of administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) electrical design projects to ensure their successful and timely completion within the allocated budget.

** Responsibilities*
* ** Leadership and Direction*
* + Receive broad guidance from senior-level management and lead engineers relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution of utility scale Solar PV and BESS projects. .

** At the Operational and Company Level*
* + Represent project team in client communications and resolutions. 

+ Coordinate with client, internal departments, and greater project teams to meet project requirements.

+ Assist with enhancing relationships with existing and /or potential clients.

** Do the Work*
* + Coordinate multiple projects including; leading weekly client engineering meetings, tracking project schedule and project deliverables for a large project team.

+ Document decisions and direction provided by various stakeholders.

+ Document and follow up on actions and decisions from meetings.

+ Prepare necessary presentation materials and agendas for meetings.

+ Ensure all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.

+ Monitor and communicate project progress and scope.

+ Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.

+ Proactively communicate internally and externally, acting as client point of contact.

+ Adapt to changes in process and scope and proactively assist in problem solving.

+ Communicate verbally and formally with customer representatives, contractors, and engineers.

+ Understand and manage the due diligence process on projects, including initial master planning, work in close

+ coordination with internal design/production teams.

+ Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.   

+ Maintain close relationships with clients to resolve all project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.  

+ Liaise with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects.  

+ Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.  

+ Track designs through project construction/completion. 

+ Work within established project budgets. 

** Success Metrics and Competencies*
* + Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  

+ Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.

+ Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

+ Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

+ Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

+ Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

+ Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in…