Associate Project Manager

Job Title: 

Associate Project Manager 

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Job Summary: 

Associate Project Manager – Bureau Veritas, Power 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

During preconstruction project assignments: 

• Assist with EPC estimating for renewable energy projects (wind, solar, battery storage, transmission) through performance of quantity takeoff and labor estimate calculations 

• Assist with design, project evaluation, studies, value engineering, scheduling, and constructability reviews 

• Assist with the preparation of RFP documents including instructions to bidders’ documents, bid form(s), scope(s) of work 

• Assist with management of RFPs through life of process including issuing addendums and answering RFI(s) and performing the analysis as listed below:  

• Conduct scope gap and level analysis of each proposal 

• Participate and lead follow-up interviews with each bidder to identify scope gaps, overlaps, double-ups, unnecessary contingencies, and other risk factors within each bidder’s proposal 

• Perform value engineering review and present any viable opportunities  

• Recommend EPC contractor based on weighted criteria process 

• Assist with update of contract exhibits as required for completeness and conformity to terms and stipulations within the overall agreement 

• Assist preconstruction team review of project documentation during client project M&A efforts to perform red-flag reviews of the project development and constructability aspects. Including, but not limited to, performing due diligence site visits to potential M&A projects, and developing due diligence reports highlighting opportunities, risks, and overall constructability of potential M&A projects. 

• Assist with review and development of project schedules for compliance with contract and RFP requirements. Including review of project details, work sequence, schedule logic, critical path review and provide comments and opinions on any issues or opportunities to improve project schedule  

• Support scheduling team in development and update of company schedule templates and reports  

• Support the BV project teams with design, estimates, file organization, documentation of meeting minutes and report drafting, as needed 

• Support communication with owners, engineers, suppliers, and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements 

• Manage the collection, organization and filing of all Project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders 

• Responsible for proper documentation and distribution of meeting minutes and action items from internal and external meetings to proper stakeholders.  

• Responsible for management and maintenance of preconstruction team action item dashboard 

During PM project assignments: 

• Assist assign BV Project manager in role of owner’s project manager for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract management on the assigned project(s) 

• Assist with review and management EPC contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, environmental, health and safety (EHS) plans and permit compliance 

• Coordinate with BV Scheduling team with review of EPC baseline and working schedules as applicable if project includes scope for BV scheduling team 

• Assist with management and coordination of utility interconnection processes for construction projects and related documentation needed for project interconnection and testing 

• Monitor job books for compliance with mandatory engineering and construction standards.  

• Assist with coordination with EPC contractors and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables in accordance with the project budget and schedule 

• Assist with management and coordination of activities of client’s team of project engineering, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance and accounting staff, as well as deliverables of EPC contractors, project stakeholders, and regulatory and permitting authorities 

• Assist BV PM in verifying project quality control and safe construction practices by conducting on-site inspections as needed, coordinating with third-party firms if necessary 

• Manage the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders and project financing needs 

• Support the coordination of project turnover exercises from construction to asset operations team for assigned projects 

• Assist in management of job books and turnover documents development and completion to ensure timely submission of project design and procurement documents to independent engineers 

• Assist with generation of precise, succinct, and accurate reports that keep project stakeholders properly informed of project activities and issues 

• Assist with schedule and cost analysis to assist with resolving disputes between parties while relying on prudent industry practices and contractual requirements 

Skills 

The requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required. 

• Strong computer skills, including MS-Excel, Word, MS-Project, Outlook, and Bluebeam Revu (or similar) 

• Coachable and willing to learn 

• Can work in a team or individually 

• Must possess strong problem-solving skills 

• Must posses strong oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment 

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects or tasks 

• Attention to detail 

• Excellent customer service skills 

• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment 

Education, Certifications, and Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or renewable energy/electrical engineering. 

• 1-2 years’ experience in the Renewable Energy Industry a must (wind, solar, battery storage, transmission) 

Physical and Environmental Conditions 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Requirement 

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment. 

• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds. 

• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. 

• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations. 

• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day. 

• Must be able to work in cold environments and on concrete floors. 

• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain. 

Working Conditions 

• working indoors and outdoors 

• excessive heat 

• excessive cold 

• extreme weather conditions 

• excessive humidity 

• excessive dampness or chilling 

• excessive noise, continuous 

• slippery and uneven walking surfaces 

• working around machinery with moving parts 

• working around moving objects or vehicles 

• working around moving machinery/heavy equipment 

• working in close proximity to others 

Travel Requirements 

• Up to 50% travel may be required