Job Details

Description

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. The Jupiter team has a long history of successful ventures in the power industry and commenced development of both its project pipeline and proprietary software technology in 2017. In 2019 Jupiter partnered with a leading private equity firm to roll out its project portfolio and will complete construction of its first assets this year.

Jupiter Power seeks an office-based Assistant Project Manager ("APM") who will support utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Projects and Substation Projects. The APM is the CEO of his or her assigned projects and in charge of Project Safety, Scheduling, the Project's Budget, Contract Management, and Construction Quality conforming to Jupiter Power's expectations.

The Assistant Project Manager will be expected to travel to project sites as often as it is required by the project's needs, but will otherwise be based out of the Company's Austin, TX, Houston, TX, or Chicago, IL offices and be subject to our return-to-office policy which currently requires employees work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• Must be familiar with Project Management process including Budgeting, Contract Negotiations, Change Order Negotiations, and Scheduling including the use of scheduling software. PMP Certification is a plus.

• Must be versed in Construction safety (OSHA 30 training certificate is a plus)

• Must have 2+ years of Construction experience, including on-site experience

• Must have a valid driver's license, eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage.

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport for travel outside the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning:
  • Supports the overall design of the project coordinating external and internal engineering resources.
  • Supports the project plan, participates in site kick-off in conjunction with the construction manager, and close-out meetings for the project.
  • Ensures EPC issues daily JHA's and Plan of the Day.
  • Ensures EPC is on schedule and assists with schedule recovery plans as needed.
  • Supports design RFI's coordination with internal and external engineering resources.
  • Pro-actively engages landowners and ensures their expectations are met.

• Safety Accountabilities:
  • Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
  • Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct "at risk" behaviors.
  • Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) occurs before scopes of work commence.
  • Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures.
  • Ensures new hires receive job- and task-specific training prior to commencing work (PM, Super's and CM's).
  • Supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing systems in place.

• EPC Relationship Management Accountabilities:
  • Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with Jupiter's expectations.
  • Strengthen and continually maintain EPC relationship.

• Budget:
  • Accountable for the project budget, costs to date, forecasts cost to completion, procurement and materials management.

• Contract:
  • Ensures EPC is following the Contract and reviews Change orders.
  • Make field purchases of project related materials and equipment as required.
  • Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations for the project and documentation of variances.
  • Ensures that the overall terms of the main EPC contract are passed on to the subcontracts

Compensation & Benefits
$110,000 - $130,000This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.