Assistant Project Manager, Renewables Division

Responsibilities

Support project managers on complex or multi-service projects and independently manage small or single-service projects. Coordinate stakeholders and teams, plan and monitor project work, oversee deliverables and budgets, manage changes, support proposals and contracts, and ensure timely invoicing and accounts receivable collection.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2–4 years of experience in project coordination or a similar role, and a professional technical license, CAPM, or related certification. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, teamwork, project management, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in project management tools; experience with complex projects and mentoring junior staff is preferred.

Skills

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Team Coordination
• Project Planning
• Resource Allocation
• Budget Management
• Quality Assurance
• Risk and Change Management
• Proposal Preparation
• Contract Negotiation
• Invoicing and Accounts Receivable Collection
• Communication
• Organization and Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Project Management Software
• Multitasking

About this role

Description
Assistant Project Manager, Renewables Division
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Assistant Project Manager will provide support to an experienced project manager on complex and/or multi-service projects. They will also be responsible for project management of small and/or single-service projects and support a service lead on small and/or single-service projects. The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in stakeholder relationships, team management, project planning and monitoring, oversight of project work and deliverables, managing uncertainty and change, and timely invoicing and AR collection.
Requirements
Support the overall project manager or take full accountability for small/single-service projects.
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Oversee project work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.
Monitor project health and take corrective action as needed.
Manage uncertainty and change, including scope creep and change orders.
Ensure timely invoicing and collection of accounts receivable.
Coordinate and assist in the preparation of proposals for single- and multi-service projects.
Collaborate with service leadership and client managers in reviewing proposal and pricing strategy.
Manage the contracting process, including term negotiation led by others.
Facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes and action logs.
Represent the organization in communications related to assigned projects.

Contacts / Direction:
Assigned projects and tasks by a Project Manager or Client Manager.
May receive guidance for correcting project performance concerns.
Receive frequent guidance related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Receive supervision and guidance on unusual conditions and developments.
Independent management and prioritization of tasks and projects required.
Close collaboration with project managers, project teams, and project assistants, and division administrative coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Success Measures:
Budget compliance, including minimizing WIP, write-offs & aged AR
Timeliness
Degree of customer satisfaction
Degree of team satisfaction
Winning repeat work

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
2-4 years of experience in a project coordinator or similar role
Professional licensure in a technical field, CAPM, or related certification
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficiency in project management software and tools
Attention to detail and ability to multitask
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Experience in managing complex and/or multi-service projects
Familiarity with multiple service and multiple office environments
Previous experience mentoring and supporting junior project staff
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards
Advanced proficiency in project management software and tools

Location = Office based (in a Westwood office)
Lifting / Moving / Standing = typical for a non-physical, office-based role
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required = None
Travel = Little to no travel expected
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This poli...

About WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC

Engineering Services · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Plano, TX · founded 1972