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Bowman has an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager, Solar PV & BESS to join our team remotely.  

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Assist in the application of administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) electrical design projects to ensure their successful and timely completion within the allocated budget.  

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management and lead engineers relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution of utility scale Solar PV and BESS projects. .

At the Operational and Company Level

• Represent project team in client communications and resolutions. 

• Coordinate with client, internal departments, and greater project teams to meet project requirements.
• Assist with enhancing relationships with existing and /or potential clients. 

Do the Work

• Coordinate multiple projects including; leading weekly client engineering meetings, tracking project schedule and project deliverables for a large project team.
• Document decisions and direction provided by various stakeholders.
• Document and follow up on actions and decisions from meetings.
• Prepare necessary presentation materials and agendas for meetings.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
• Monitor and communicate project progress and scope.
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Proactively communicate internally and externally, acting as client point of contact.
• Adapt to changes in process and scope and proactively assist in problem solving.
• Communicate verbally and formally with customer representatives, contractors, and engineers.
• Understand and manage the due diligence process on projects, including initial master planning, work in close
• coordination with internal design/production teams.
• Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables. 
• Maintain close relationships with clients to resolve all project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries. 
• Liaise with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects. 
• Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget. 
• Track designs through project construction/completion. 
• Work within established project budgets. 

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners. 
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude. 
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents. 
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality. 
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction. 
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset. 
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work. 
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company. 
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth. 
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization. 
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related discipline preferred.  
• Three or more (3)+ years of related experience (ideally in design engineering or construction).
• Demonstrated ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well-supported arguments with internal/external stakeholders.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adept at planning and organizing.
• Experience with Civil 3D/CADD desired but not required.
• Adept at working on spreadsheets and other project management tools to organize information.

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $85,000 - $100,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasionally outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related discipline preferred.  
• Three or more (3)+ years of related experience (ideally in design engineering or construction).
• Demonstrated ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well-supported arguments with internal/external stakeholders.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adept at planning and organizing.
• Experience with Civil 3D/CADD desired but not required.
• Adept at working on spreadsheets and other project management tools to organize information.