Associate Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage or assist in managing utility-scale solar, battery storage, and energy-related land development projects through all phases: planning, design, permitting, and construction.
• Coordinate internal project team and act as the point of contact for external stakeholders including clients, consultants, and permitting agencies.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables with support from Technical Managers and leadership.
• Delegate and assign tasks to team members based on expertise and project needs.
• Ensure technical accuracy and QA/QC on grading, drainage, utility, and site layout designs.
• Support or lead client communication, progress meetings, and proposal efforts.
• Work closely with senior staff to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of experience in civil land development, with 2 years or more in solar/energy.
• Experience in utility-scale solar and/or civil land development.
• EIT certification required with the expectation to obtain PE in the near future.
• Proven project management experience or strong potential to grow into the project management track.
• Project leadership and delegation skills.
• Technical proficiency in hydrology, grading, site layout, utility design, and permitting.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and manage projects independently.
• Demonstrated success in client management and proposal development.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Civil 3D, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, Flo2D, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of grading and drainage design for utility-scale solar sites.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, maps, and survey documents.
• Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, or other permitting processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil land development and solar/energy projects.
• EIT certification with the goal to obtain PE.

Benefits & Perks

• Pay range of $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k), ESOP.