Assistant Project Manager II (Solar/Renewables)

Wall Township, NJ, USA Req #2216

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a reliable, sustainable, cleaner energy future. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, you’ll find a friendly, community-minded environment, with flexible work schedules, opportunities for growth and development, and competitive pay and benefits.

NJR Clean Energy Ventures, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources is seeking a an Assistant Project Manager II (Solar/Renewables) to assist the Project Manager with the review and execution of construction RFPs (request for proposal) and EPCs (engineering, procurement and construction) for the various distributed power projects. Provide oversight of the construction and implementation of commercial solar, wind, CHP (combined heat and power) and Midstream projects in addition to the development opportunities in execution of the Clean Energy Ventures project plan.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Oversee the construction of commercial solar projects while working closely with our external “owner’s representative” to ensure that projects are completed as designed, budgeted and scheduled

• Conduct inspections, including interpretation and implementation of contract specifications; record any deficiencies and punch list items; and follow up with contractor to effect remediation

• Perform maintenance inspections of commercial solar assets and schedule repairs as needed with the contractors

• Oversee electrical and construction plans

• Effectively represent the company and maintain relationships with EPC contractors, owner’s representatives and property owners through, inspections, system overviews and technical support meetings

• Oversee the commissioning and testing program for new commercial solar projects

• Manage permitting process

• Participate in the asset management process to determine deficiencies in project performance

• Provide support to Quality Inspector I and Quality Inspector II personnel

• Assist with the preparation of various reports and presentations for senior NJR management

• Maintain effective internal and external contacts

• Mentor and train fellow employees of lesser experience

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering

• At least three years’ experience working with various construction teams with an emphasis in renewable energy construction and renewable energy asset management

• A working knowledge of larger commercial solar projects and a proficiency of smaller residential solar applications

• MS Office Proficiency

• Strong communication skills

• Travel required – 50%-75%

• The above job description is reflective of the primary duties of this position and in no way limits the supervisor from assigning any other duties, responsibilities or initiatives as deemed necessary.

This position is hybrid in our Wall, NJ office (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

New Jersey Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran or other protected status.

Other details

• Job Function Professional

• Pay Type Salary

• Wall Township, NJ, USA