Junior Project Manager – Renewable Energy

Summary

Novitium Energy is a national energy company seeking a driven Junior Project Manager to support renewable energy projects. The role manages project phases and small-scale projects, monitors engineering and procurement schedules, coordinates vendors and subcontractors, maintains project documentation, and reports project status and risks.

Responsibilities

• Sub-Portfolio & Project Execution: Take direct ownership of designated project phases, smaller scopes, or individual construction sub-portfolios from engineering kickoff through physical handoff
• Milestone & Schedule Management: Directly monitor engineering and procurement schedules, proactively identifying bottlenecks, expediting delays, and holding external vendors and contractors accountable to deadlines
• Contractor & Vendor Management: Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for subcontractors and suppliers, tracking scope compliance, procurement deliverables, and submittals
• Documentation & System Ownership: Maintain absolute data integrity across project management platforms (Procore, Smartsheet, Box), ensuring all budgets, RFIs, change orders, and schedules are accurately logged and updated
• Reporting & Risk Tracking: Prepare clear status updates and risk reports for Senior PMs and internal stakeholders; facilitate inter-departmental handoff decks to ensure smooth transitions across project stages

Skills

• 2–4 years of direct project management experience, specifically within renewable energy, solar, utility, or commercial construction
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and hands-on experience using construction/project tools such as Procore, Smartsheet, or Box
• Proven ability to manage schedules independently, drive project accountability, evaluate competing priorities, and solve technical/logistical issues in a fast-paced environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2–4 years of direct project management experience, specifically within renewable energy, solar, utility, or commercial construction
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and hands-on experience using construction/project tools such as Procore, Smartsheet, or Box
• Proven ability to manage schedules independently, drive project accountability, evaluate competing priorities, and solve technical/logistical issues in a fast-paced environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• Continuous learning support, industry conference access, and professional development stipends.
• Flexible work policy.