Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. The Jupiter team has a long history of successful ventures in the power industry and commenced development of both its project pipeline and proprietary software technology in 2017. In 2019 Jupiter partnered with a leading private equity firm to roll out its project portfolio and will complete construction of its first assets this year. Jupiter Power seeks an office-based Assistant Project Manager ( APM ) who will support utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Projects and Substation Projects. The APM is the CEO of his or her assigned projects and in charge of Project Safety, Scheduling, the Project's Budget, Contract Management, and Construction Quality conforming to Jupiter Power's expectations. The Assistant Project Manager will be expected to travel to project sites as often as it is required by the project's needs. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Must be familiar with Project Management process including Budgeting, Contract Negotiations, Change Order Negotiations, and Scheduling including the use of scheduling software. PMP Certification is a plus.
- Must be versed in Construction safety (OSHA 30 training certificate is a plus)
- Must have 2+ years of Construction experience, including on-site experience
- Must have a valid driver's license, eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage.
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport for travel outside the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning:
- Supports the overall design of the project coordinating external and internal engineering resources.
- Supports the project plan, participates in site kick-off in conjunction with the construction manager, and close-out meetings for the project.
- Ensures EPC issues daily JHA's and Plan of the Day.
- Ensures EPC is on schedule and assists with schedule recovery plans as needed.
- Supports design RFI's coordination with internal and external engineering resources.
- Pro-actively engages landowners and ensures their expectations are met.
- Safety Accountabilities:
- Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
- Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at risk behaviors.
- Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) occurs before scopes of work commence.
- Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures.
- Ensures new hires receive job- and task-specific training prior to commencing work (PM, Super's and CM's).
- Supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing systems in place.
- EPC Relationship Management Accountabilities:
- Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with Jupiter's expectations.
- Strengthen and continually maintain EPC relationship.
- Budget:
- Accountable for the project budget, costs to date, forecasts cost to completion, procurement and materials management.
- Contract:
- Ensures EPC is following the Contract and reviews Change orders.
- Make field purchases of project related materials and equipment as required.
- Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations for the project and documentation of variances.
- Ensures that the overall terms of the main EPC contract are passed on to the subcontracts
This role is office-based with travel required to other Jupiter offices, remote worksites, and construction sites. Candidates will be required to sit, stand, and drive for extended periods of time, and must be able to lift up to ten pounds repetitively. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and may be subject to drug tests as a condition of employment. Benefits Jupiter seeks individuals eager to develop their core professional knowledge, learn new areas of the business and take on additional responsibilities within Jupiter's dynamic team. Secondary responsibilities will be tailored to individual candidate backgrounds as well as company priorities. Compensation and benefits offered will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Jupiter Power LLC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes diversity of experience and background.