Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you'll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for partnering directly with the Project Manager to ensure successful completion of milestones in the project lifecycle and will occasionally lead projects/tasks independently under the supervision of the Project Manager. This role is also responsible for planning and executing renewable energy, solar, and energy storage construction projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Participate in, and periodically lead, project planning and stakeholder management, and review of contracts and documents.

- Facilitate cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of complex company SOPs for assigned projects, and autonomously drive decisions related to the project lifecycle.

- Manage aspects of project execution through responsibilities such as vendor management, project documentation (POs, RFIs, RFPs, LOIs NTPs, BOMs, etc.), attending and leading project meetings/calls, managing agendas/minutes for project meetings, and related tasks.

- Organize, and lead, project closeout documentation, coordinate logistics and procurement of owner-provided materials, and lead processing of payables/receivables.

- Maintain effective communication with all project team members, means and methods, as well as ensure appropriate level of information sharing and involvement with senior leadership.

- Prepare, analyze, and present reports for project status and financial updates.

- Manage Project Manager-level tasks with little to no support, as needed.

- Collaborate with individual departments, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.

- Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.

- Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.

- Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, public administration, or related field.

- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial construction project management function. Experience in solar and/or energy storage construction is preferred.

- Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Procore, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.

- Skills/Attributes:

- Intermediate understanding of solar designs, including the ability to read and understand construction drawings. Foundational knowledge of manpower and equipment considerations needed to build a project.

- Intermediate understanding of the financial model and the inputs construction and pre-construction own, including how those impact the company.

- Ability to read and analyze the EPC Agreements, including being an active member in negotiations with contractors.

- Mindfully applies foundational project management principles throughout the project lifecycle, including proactively finding ways to improve cost and schedule while maintaining scope.

- Assists in executing the deliverables within our agreements (PPA, LGIA, ESA), permits, and financial agreements with the banks.

- Capable at nurturing new relationships, fostering trust and collaboration for achieving shared goals.

- Ability to manage conflict with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborates with the Project Manager to find a solution when things escalate.

- Ability to lead and manage relationships with global vendors and third parties.

- Increased confidence in independent thinking, allowing for some non-critical decisions to be made without consultation.

- Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Travel: Occasional

BENEFITS

- Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.

- Hybrid Work Environment

- HSA and FSA Plans Available

- Employee Assistance Program

- Retirement Plan with Employer Match

- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D

- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)

- Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

At Clēnera, LLC, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.