Associate Project Manager
The Associate Project Manager supports project managers in coordinating commercial solar construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor agreements while ensuring alignment with engineering and construction standards. This role involves client communication, project tracking, and on-site support with up to 30% travel, offering a career path to full project management within a leading renewable energy firm.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Solar EPC / Renewable Energy Construction.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Opportunity
This is a career-track Associate Project Manager role supporting a leading commercial Solar EPC / Renewable Energy Construction firm operating across the Midwest. You will work alongside senior Project Managers to support proposal review, subcontractor coordination, construction oversight, and client communications — and develop into a full Project Manager role over time.
- Location: Loveland, OH
- Employment type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
- Compensation: $75,000 – $110,000 (annual)
- Travel: Up to 30% on-site support required
What You’ll Do
- Support Project Managers in reviewing budgets, scopes, and schedules prior to client proposals
- Assist in preparing subcontractor agreements and project documentation
- Coordinate logistics and communications across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Track project progress, flag emerging issues, and compile status reports
- Assist with revenue forecasting and cost updates during the project lifecycle
- Attend internal and client meetings; capture action items and drive follow-through
- Collaborate with engineers and construction managers to align work with specifications and code
- Coordinate with permitting authorities and utilities as required
- Review design drawings, equipment lists, and installation plans
- Provide on-site support to ensure compliance with project standards (up to 30% travel)
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 1–3 years experience in project coordination, construction, or renewable energy environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills — client-facing role
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Project, Smartsheet, or comparable tools is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadline
- Solar PV experience is a plus; PMP or NABCEP certification (or willingness to pursue) preferred
- Ability to traverse and inspect active construction sites in varying weather conditions; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
Why This Role
This is a defined career-track position with a market-leading commercial solar EPC — offering meaningful site exposure, bonus eligibility, and a clear path to a full Project Manager role. If you are serious about building a PM career in renewable energy, this position provides robust learning and growth opportunities.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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