Assistant Project Manager

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It’s fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that’s changing the world.

What we’re looking for:

Nexamp is growing its construction team and seeking to hire an Assistant Project Manager (APM). We’re looking for an APM with experience in construction, engineering, or in designing/building projects. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers and Site Superintendents to support the execution of solar projects. You’ll play a critical role in the development of projects and working on multiple simultaneous projects as well as play a key role as the Company grows into new and developing markets.

You will be hybrid out of our Chicago office. You will report to the Manager, Construction Program.

What you’ll do:

• Support project managers on a variety of technical, commercial, and logistical tasks, including permitting, RFI’s, technical assessment, customer interaction, and utility coordination. 
• Prepare AHJ permit packages and manage the permitting process; prepare bid documents and manage subcontractor bid/buy-out process and assist in any subcontractor invoicing questions/issues. 
• Coordinate compliance of administrative and accounting requirements in subcontracts and maintain up-to-date records, assisting PM with the bid process as needed.  
• Manage Subcontractor folders for projects
• Coordinate Building Permit submittal packages and submit Building permit application packages to AHJ when needed. 
• Manage RFI’s through the engineering team by entering RFI requests into the appropriate software (Procore) working with PM to provide specific information that will need to be included in the request. 
• Manage all subcontractor submittals through the designated approval process. Coordinate with PM to update major equipment delivery dates and follow up with vendors/procurement regarding delivery dates. 
• Provide feedback/updates on any outstanding punch items generated by the QA/QC team.  
• Support department improvements and Regional Director initiatives and provide suggestions and feedback for potential areas of improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• Equivalent construction work experience, ideally in the solar industry.
• Working knowledge of various areas of construction preferred (civil construction, electrical construction, utility construction).
• Experience with MS Suite, Procore and various other construction management tools.
• OSHA 10 is preferred.
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization. 
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. 
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. 
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry. 
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because: 

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp’s People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.