Assistant Project Manager

Who We Are
CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy company focused on the middle-market solar and storage industry. Mission-driven to mitigate the climate crisis, CleanCapital leads the energy transition with strategic investments in early-stage, new construction, and operating renewables projects and development partners. To date, the company has invested $1 billion in projects and companies, including the acquisition of BQ Energy, a national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development. The company has successfully acquired and managed over 230 operating and new construction projects in 26 states and one U.S. territory, totaling 460 MW.

Location of Position
This position is based in our NYC, Buffalo, or Wappinger Falls office locations with a commitment to a minimum of 2 in-office days.  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• 100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program
• The range for this position is {$79,433 - $107,468} plus an annual performance-based bonus

Our Commitment to Diversity
CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.

Position Summary
This position will be an important part of the Project Management team and will support various project managers to develop opportunities from site inception to commercial operation. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will perform and sometimes lead tasks to secure site control for early phase projects, to coordinate permitting and engineering efforts during development, and to track items related to engineering, permitting, site control, interconnection, procurement, and construction, under the supervision of a Project Manager. The APM will provide specific support in permitting projects in all stages of development, including permit analysis for projects being reviewed by the Business Development team. The APM will work directly with outside engineering firms to identify Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and prepare permitting matrices, schedules, and budgets.

The APM will assist in identifying, scheduling, budgeting, tracking, and securing all approvals on projects across the project development pipeline with support from the internal project management and development teams and outside legal and engineering firms.
The APM will assist with the development of standalone solar projects but will need specific experience in the development of battery storage projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in the development efforts of assigned projects to ensure all engineering, permits, and development activities are completed in a coordinated and cost-effective manner.
• Assist specifically in the development of battery storage projects.
• Manage tasks identified by various Project Managers, in particular permitting tasks, and coordinate with appropriate contractors, development team members, and outside stakeholders to accomplish goals.
• Support early-stage development by completing various tasks within the Development Group, including attending site visits.
• Support the preparation of early-stage project budgets and schedules and maintain ongoing updates for such items.
• Assure permit compliance through engineering design review and construction.
• Conduct project meetings within small groups and formulate monthly progress reports.
• Attend occasional public meetings, as required.
• Attend occasional site visits throughout the development process. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The job description may evolve over time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering or environmental sciences.

Technical Skills and Experience

• Experience in the development and assessment of solar projects with an emphasis on battery storage projects.
• Experience with solar project permitting, interconnection, and engineering.
• Experience with regulatory agencies.
• Experience modeling and managing data reporting in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project.
• Ability to research, qualify, and present information on proposed solar sites.

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions
If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions. If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
CleanCapital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws Apply