Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company operating on a stand-alone basis, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 19 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.

Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14 paid holidays per year.

Position Details

A key role within the Savion – Engineering, Procurement and Construction team focusing on the contracting and execution of large-scale renewables projects, predominately solar and BESS.

Savion seeks a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager with passion for renewable energy to join the EPC division of the Savion team.  The Assistant Project Manager will report to Senior Project Manager whilst also working closely with multiple parts of the overall EPC division and wider Savion business.

The position will have primary focus on both the preparation and management of contract bidding, and pre-construction phases, while also providing administrative supporting during Contract negotiation and awards processes. Project support during the execution phase of these Contracts with regular site attendance will also be part of the Assistant Project Manager’s role.

Savion considers this a developmental position that will advance to a full Project Manager role as experience, capabilities and expertise level increases.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Senior/ Project Managers in coordinating bidding and contracting efforts to support the sale and / or execution of large-scale renewable energy projects.
  • Liaise with project development teams to support and coordinate earlier engineering design and permitting efforts
  • Deliver project management support (both on and off site) as required
  • Provide support and input to Contract tender / bidding efforts and assessments
  • Liaise and coordinate with internal engineering and external suppliers and contractors to endure delivery specifications are met
  • Support and assist within interface management between internal and external parties including consultants and contractors
  • Review and monitor contractors progress against schedule and ensure key project milestones are being achieved and reported
  • Support and direct efforts to resolve a range of technical / specialist issues both during bid and execution phases.
  • Actively identify and manage critical path issues and risks to obviate and minimize project impacts at all stages of project maturity

Education and Experience

  • 2+ Years of Project Controls and/or Scheduler experience, preferably in Renewables sector
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline
  • Experience of project schedules, budgeting, and processes
  • 2+ Years of Project Management Experience preferably within Renewable’s sector
  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering discipline
  • Experience of supporting project bidding and contracting efforts
  • Tenacity, persistence and determination to succeed
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, report writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent personal organization and time management skills
  • Experience of working with technical specifications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Savion management and with Contractors
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Mandatory Requirements

  • Degree qualification
  • Degree qualification in relevant Engineering discipline
  • Relevant Engineering / Construction experience
  • Ability to travel on short notice
  • IT literate with the ability to operate MS office systems and other IT based project management software

Contact Information

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