Associate Project Manager, Construction

About Encore Renewable Energy

Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, focused on developing, building, owning and operating sustainable, high return community-scale solar PV systems, large scale energy storage applications and 21st century solutions for the redevelopment of underutilized property.

Encore is a dynamic, high-growth, team-oriented, entrepreneurial company. We are a group of colleagues committed to the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit, and are willing to take on responsibilities outside of our comfort zone. We hope you are too!

The Associate Project Manager – Construction will fill a key role in our expanding, full-service community-scale renewable energy services organization. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with managing and overseeing various project activities, from project development through design and construction. These responsibilities will include scheduling, quality control, regulatory compliance, and project coordination. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and external contractors, you will help ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The position will report to the Vice President of Construction and bring a number of responsibilities outlined below to support the firm's practice.

• Assist in the daily management and coordination of solar construction projects, working with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure project timelines, budgets, and specifications are met;
• Help develop and manage project schedules, track milestones, and resolve any delays or obstacles. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources;
• Support on-site project management by monitoring work quality, adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with local regulations. Conduct site visits on key milestones and provide updates to team members;
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, material submittals, and testing and commission materials. Support in the preparation of status reports for stakeholders;
• Identify potential project risks or challenges and proactively work with the team to develop mitigation strategies. Support the resolution of on-site issues that may impact project delivery;
• Assist with communication between internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth project execution and alignment of project objectives;
• Interface with local and state authorities in seeking or supporting approvals and required documentation for project permits;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Entry level position with 0-2 years of construction and/or renewable energy project development/management experience;
• Associates or Bachelor of Science degree in a technical or business management focus or equal. A 2-Year technical degree, or electrician license, with 3 years of experience to be considered;
• Organizational skills needed to independently manage tasks, projects and/or deliverables from assignment to completion;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable engaging with team members, subcontractors, landowners, construction firms, racking vendors, etc.;
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, familiarity with project management software;
• Ability to travel overnight (up to or perhaps exceeding 20% of work time);
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of clean driving record; 
• Interest / ability to help manage Encore’s drone assets;
• Self-motivated and well organized with proven ability to perform at a high level with limited direct oversight and management;
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
• A high degree of emotional intelligence;
• Ability to anticipate project challenges, assess risks, and offer practical solutions; 
• Basic understanding of electrical, civil, and mechanical systems related to solar construction, including familiarity with solar design software or tools (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD) is a plus;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with project teams, clients, and subcontractors. Ability to coordinate and manage information flow between all project stakeholders.

Life at Encore

Our team is our single greatest asset and that of which we are most proud. Encore team members share a single mission – building the clean energy economy of the future in a responsible manner that creates high quality jobs and enhances the communities in which our projects operate.

We invest heavily in our team – here are a few of the perks and benefits we offer:

●      Complete, high quality medical benefits that include flex time options for child and family care and extended parental leave

●      100% of health-care premiums funded by Encore

●      Work-life balance with flexible work schedules (remote work opportunities) and attractive paid-time off policy

●      13 paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays of employee’s choice)

●      One paid volunteer day each fiscal quarter

●      401k profit sharing

●      Employee equity participation program

●      Continuing education and tuition assistance

Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Encore believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment, and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole selves to work. We strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

Encore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Encore complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Encore has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.